October sees the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the UK
It's that time of the year again. Temperatures are dropping, the heating is coming on and the clocks are about to change.
It can be tricky to remember which way to adjust your clocks, but many people use a handy phrase to remind themselves. In spring, you 'spring' forward, and in autumn, also known as fall in the US, you 'fall' backwards.READ MORE: Met Office issues yellow weather warning over 'dense fog' in Greater Manchester
The change takes place in the early hours of the morning when most people will be asleep. Luckily, smartphones, computers and other devices will usually adjust the time automatically. Benjamin Franklin first campaigned to change the clocks during his time in Paris in 1784. His belief was that if people got out of bed earlier, they would be able to enjoy the extra daylight. GMT did not become the standardised time across Britain until 1880.
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