# When Do the Clocks Change? Popular UK Landmark's Time Still Wrong Even After Daylight Saving Hours Change **The clocks change twice a year in the UK, in spring and autumn. In 2023, the clocks will change on Sunday, March 26th and Sunday, October 29th.** On March 26th, the clocks will go forward one hour at 1am, meaning that it will be 2am. Lighter evenings are on the way and days begin to lengthen. On October 29th, the clocks will go back one hour at 2am, meaning that it will be 1am. The nights will draw in and the days will start to shorten. Remember to adjust your clocks before going to bed on the night before and to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. **A popular UK landmark, the Big Ben, had its time wrong for several hours after the clocks changed. The famous clock tower showed the wrong time for around seven hours on March 26th, 2023.** The issue was caused by a fault with the clock's mechanism. The clock was eventually fixed and is now showing the correct time. There have been calls for the UK to scrap Daylight Saving Hours. Some people argue that the twice-yearly clock change is disruptive and can have a negative impact on people's health. Others argue that Daylight Saving Hours is beneficial as it gives people more time to enjoy the lighter evenings. The UK government has said that it has no plans to scrap Daylight Saving Hours. **Here are some tips for coping with the clock change:** - Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. - Get plenty of natural light during the day. - Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed. - If you find it difficult to adjust to the time change, talk to your doctor.
