File Photo: London's iconic Big Ben clock towerWhen do the clocks go forward? How many countries follow daylight saving time? By shifting the clocks forward, we squeeze in more usable daylight into the evenings for activities such as after-work strolls and evening sport.Often, this is incorrectly attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Apparently, Hudson wanted more daylight after his shift work to collect insects.Of the world's 195 countries, daylight saving time is observed only in around 70. The UK followed suit weeks later, as did several other countries involved in the conflict.

Source: The Times March 30, 2025 14:21 UTC