what does it mean when the clocks go forward

When the clocks go forward, you set the time one hour ahead. In places that use daylight saving time, this usually happens in spring and means lighter evenings but one less hour of sleep.

Quick Scoop

• Example: if it is 1:00 AM and the clocks go forward, it becomes 2:00 AM.

• Why it happens: it’s done to make better use of daylight in the evening.

• What you notice: mornings feel darker for a while, but evenings stay light longer.

Simple rule

• Spring forward = clocks move forward 1 hour.

• Fall back = clocks move back 1 hour.

If you want, I can also explain why some countries do this and others don’t.