The summer season is at an end and winter is upon us - which means the clocks are about to change.
We've all noticed the nights getting longer and days feeling considerably shorter as we head into the colder months, with the clocks going back again soon.
The clocks will be winding back by an hour at 2am on Sunday October 25.
To avoid getting confused, it is useful to remember the phrase: "Spring forward, fall back".
Why do we change the clocks anyway?
During the First World War, Germany and Austria introduced clock changing in a bid to save on coal consumption. The Allies followed suit.
It is believed adding extra daylight hours into the working day saves on energy.
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Fast forwarding the clocks in spring means nights are lighter for commuters coming home after work - and there is more sun in the evenings.
But, for those of us who get up early, it is a brief return to darker mornings.
Will my mobile phone update?
Yes, it should do. Apple iPhones, iPad and Macs update automatically. Just check you have ‘set automatically’ turned on in your ‘date and time’ settings.
For most smartphones, network operators should change the time accordingly so you shouldn't have to do anything.
But to be safe rather than sorry, if you have an Android phone, you must make sure you have 'automatic updates' set to your phone.
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