Clocks across the UK will be set back by one hour tonight at 2 o’clock, as is customary during this seasonal transition.
The primary purpose of moving the clocks back one hour is to maximize the utilization of natural daylight, which aligns with the changing seasons.
For many, setting the clocks back one hour will offer the welcomed gift of an additional hour of sleep on Sunday morning, bringing comfort as the winter season sets in. The practice of turning back the clocks will continue until March 31 next year, marking the end of the winter time period in the UK.
This time adjustment is made in part to help address the challenges presented by early darkness during the winter months. As the days grow shorter and darkness falls earlier, the UK often experiences an increase in traffic accidents and home burglaries due to reduced visibility and extended periods of nighttime.
The transition to winter time aims to alleviate some of these safety concerns by better aligning daily activities with the available daylight hours.
