Summary
This weekend, the UK will move its clocks forward by an hour to enter British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST). The change will occur at 01:00 GMT on 29 March 2026 and aims to make better use of daylight as the days get longer toward summer. The clocks will revert back on 25 October 2026 when BST ends, switching back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Key Facts
- The UK will change clocks forward by one hour at 01:00 GMT on 29 March 2026.
- This change marks the start of British Summer Time (BST), aligning with Daylight Saving Time (DST).
- The purpose of DST is to make use of longer daylight during summer.
- The change results in darker mornings and lighter evenings after the clocks shift.
- Daylight increases until the summer solstice on 21 June, particularly in northern parts of the UK.
- DST was first introduced by Germany in 1916 to conserve energy and was quickly adopted by the UK.
- BST will end on 25 October 2026, switching back to GMT.
- DST continues to influence daily life, work schedules, and daylight experiences in many countries.
