Let’s be honest. The hour you “lose” in March is a total nuisance. You go to bed feeling normal, then wake up feeling like a zombie on fast-forward.
Your phone will update itself. Your microwave? Oh, it’s still blinking 12:00 from last year. Good luck with that.
The real pro tip is to change your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday night. Move them forward one hour. Then, when you wake up, you’re not late for your dentist appointment. You’re just tired. And confused.
And for the love of all that is caffeinated, check your car clock. That thing is always a liar. It will mock you for weeks.
The Good, The Bad, and The Sunburn
Now, the upside is massive. Suddenly, it’s light until 8 PM. Then 9 PM. Then you’re having a BBQ at 10 PM and pretending you live in the Mediterranean. It’s glorious.
You get an extra hour of sunshine after work. Your mood lifts. You actually want to go for a walk. It’s like the whole country collectively decides to stop being miserable for a bit.
When do clocks go forward in 2026? Date and time clocks go forward in
The downside? That first Monday morning is brutal. It’s like jet lag, but without the holiday. Your internal clock will scream at you. Drink more tea. You’ll survive.
