The clocks go forward/back

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The process of adjusting clocks to gain or lose time based on daylight saving time.

Remember to set your alarm, the clocks go forward tonight.
Visual representation of "the clocks go forward/back" - The process of adjusting clocks to gain or lose time based on daylight saving time.

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  • don't forget the clocks go forward
  • when do the clocks go forward?
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Time Adjustment

Occurs twice a year; spring forward, fall back to make better use of daylight.

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In spring, the clocks go forward an hour.
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Schedule Changes

May affect transportation, meetings, and TV schedules, so check updates during these periods.

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My favorite show is one hour later because the clocks go forward tonight.
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Night Shortening

Sleep may be shorter on the night when the time moves forward.

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I'm tired because the clocks went forward and I lost an hour of sleep.
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