Summer time is coming: be ready to spring forward your clocks!

When spring shows up, the same questions arise: When does time change occur? Do clocks go forward or backward by an hour? What about ending this practice?

As summer is around the corner, days get longer. This weekend, you will probably think that you have slept an hour more than usual!

When do we switch to Daylight saving time?

Mark your calendars! In the night of Saturday 30th to Sunday 31st of March 2024 at 2 a.m, it will be 3 a.m. This time change marks the return of sunny evenings, but do not forget that this also means that we will wake up to darkness for a while.

How to remember when clocks go forward or backward by an hour?

It is not quite simple to remember if clocks go forward or backward by an hour. A simple mnemonic can be used in order to remember it: spring forward, fall back, clocks go forward to switch to summer time.

Why do we change time?

Time change has been established for ecological purposes since it aims to make the most of daylight and therefore reduce energy consumption. This practice has evolved over time, but has always been subject of debates as for its relevance.

Will time change be abolished?

Since it has been established in 1916, time change has often been put into question. French authorities as well as the European Commission even considered ending this practice. However, the global COVID-19 epidemic paused the debate, at least for now.

What about Bodet clocks?

If you are equipped with Bodet clocks, there is no need to do anything. Our clocks synchronise and are automatically set to the right time according to your country time zone. As a result, no need to wonder if clocks must go forward or backward by an hour!