Overview
- Clocks go forward by one hour at 1am on Sunday, March 29, marking the start of British Summer Time.
- Guidance urges beginning this Sunday with a 15-minute earlier bedtime each night to ease the transition.
- Experts recommend keeping consistent sleep and wake times throughout the week, including weekends.
- Additional tips include moving meal times slightly later in the days before the change, limiting caffeine, taking a bath before bed, and reducing alcohol.
- Later, lighter evenings are expected, with reports noting sunsets after 8pm, yet short-term effects on mood and circadian rhythm are common.