Britons can look forward to lighter evenings as the clocks are set to go forward later this month, marking the start of British Summer Time (BST). The annual shift will occur on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1am, when clocks will spring forward by one hour.
BST, also known as Daylight Saving Time, was first introduced in the UK by the Summer Time Act 1916, following a campaign by builder William Willett. The system was initially designed to maximise sunlight during World War I, with Germany being the first country to adopt it in 1916.
Although we lose an hour of sleep, the change brings longer, sunnier days. BST will end on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2am, when clocks are set back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The government currently has no plans to alter the rules of British Summer Time, meaning the tradition will continue for the foreseeable future.
