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UK Households Advised To Start 15-Minute Bedtime Shift Before March 29 BST Switch

Sleep specialists say a gradual schedule shift reduces body-clock disruption from the lost hour.

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.