Mar

28

Seasonal Recurring annually

Sunday 28 March 2027

Clocks go forward (UK)

UK clocks go forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday of March, moving to British Summer Time. The US changes its clocks earlier, on the second Sunday of March, so the UK-US time difference is an hour shorter in between.

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UK clocks go forward an hour at 1am on Sunday, so we lose an hour's sleep but gain lighter evenings. Most phones and laptops update automatically, but check any manual clocks or alarms. If you work with US colleagues, note that the US changed its clocks earlier in March, so the gap has been an hour shorter and now returns to normal. Take a moment to double-check recurring meetings across time zones.

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Clocks go forward an hour this Sunday in the UK. If you work across time zones, double-check your recurring meetings on Monday.

Talking points

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- Remind the team that clocks go forward this weekend and Monday may feel tired. - Check recurring meetings with US and other international colleagues. - Be patient with any scheduling mix-ups early in the week.

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Keep it a light, practical reminder. A gentle nudge about rest and a few days' grace for scheduling slips is all that's needed.

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  • Clocks go forward (UK): What we're doing this year
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