What time is it now? The UK time now the clocks have gone backwards

It is officially spooky season since the clocks have turned back by an hour, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST).

Each year the clocks change twice, once in spring and once in autumn, and we either gain or lose an hour during the night.

Last night at 2am the clocks turned back by one hour gifting us with a glorious extra hour in bed.

Read more: Sleep experts call for UK clock change to be ‘abolished’

If you have woken up slightly confused and unsure what the correct time is, you can view a virtual clock here.

Most smartphones should update automatically so the time you see should be correct, but you might need to update any manual clocks around your home - for example your oven and microwave as well as the time in your car.

One benefit of the autumn clock change is we will notice an earlier sunrise for the next few weeks. But with that comes an earlier sunset soon meaning our evenings will unfortunately be cut short.

Daylight Saving Time was introduced in 1916 during World War 1 to make the most of our hours of daylight. The government hoped it would reduce the demand for coal.

The next time the clocks change will be 30 March 2025 and they will turn forward at 1am by one hour which will mark the beginning of British Summer Time (BST) again. Only a mere five months to wait!

There has been recent speculation about whether the clock change is bad for our circadian rhythms and sleep experts have been calling for it to be abolished.