When do the clocks change? The date London residents should mark in their 2023 calendars

When Londoners will need to change the time on their clocks.

Published 12th Oct 2023, 11:42 BST

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With summer now behind us and the nights drawing in sooner, here’s when Londoners should mark their calendars to change their clocks.

The clocks change twice a year as they switch between British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

The country changed to BST in March, which allows more daylight throughout the summer months. As the evenings get darker earlier, it’s nearing the time when the clocks change to GMT.

We break down the date those who live in the capital may need to change their clocks back an hour.

When Londoners will need to change the time on their clocks. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock)

When do the clocks change? The date Londoners should mark in their calendars

Clocks will go back an hour on October 29, the last Sunday of the month. The change will see Londoners able to enjoy an extra hour in bed as at 2am on the day, the clocks will go back to 1am.

While your phones and laptops will usually update with the change automatically, you will have to manually change the time on your car or oven.

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