UK Clocks Spring Forward: British Summer Time Begins

0:00Reporting from the Daily News, now, I'm Corey with the story with the latest in Lester. UK clocks are set to spring forward this weekend, marking the start of British summer time. On March 29th at 1am, they'll jump ahead one hour, giving us more evening daylight after those dark winter commutes. They'll shift back on the last Sunday in October at 2am. Returning to Greenwich Mean Time, it's a yearly rhythm that helps make the most of longer days in the warmer months. This practice kicked off in the early 20th century thanks to William Willett's push to cut wasted morning light. Parliament made it official with the Summer Time Act in 1916, picking weekends to keep schools and offices running smoothly. Most smartphones and connected devices update automatically, but double-check watches or odor gadgets just in case. Around 70 countries follow some form of daylight saving, though dates vary by region. As we lose that hour of sleep soon, look forward to brighter evenings and the official kickoff to spring.