When do the clocks go back in 2017, when do they go forwards again and why do they change twice a year?

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Alamy In 2017, British Summer Time ends on October 29

When do the clocks change in 2017?

This year, Sunday, March 26 marked the start of BST and clocks went forward by one hour.

The change ensured that there would be more more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) will resume from the last Sunday in October (October 29) – when the clocks go back one hour again.

To avoid confusion, many use the phrase "spring forward in spring, fall back in fall" to remember when the clocks change.

When do the clocks go back?

On Sunday, March 26 at 1am in the morning, clocks went forward one hour signalling the start of British Summer Time (BST).

This meant a whole hour less in bed but gave those living in Britain more daylight later into the evening.

BST will remain in place until October 29 (TODAY) – when clocks go back by one hour at 2am and GMT resumes.

So if you're reading this today you just gained an hour of sleep!

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