Online teachers often live in a different time zone from you. When the UK changes its clocks, the gap between your time and the teacher’s time can change too.
The UK dates
| Change | When | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Clocks go back (end of British Summer Time) | Last Sunday of October | An extra hour; UK moves from BST to GMT |
| Clocks go forward | Last Sunday of March | Lose an hour; UK moves from GMT to BST |
Why lessons can shift
- Some countries don’t change clocks at all.
- Others change on a different date, so for a few days the gap is unusual.
- Calendar apps and the lesson platform may show times differently.
A 3-step check
- The week before: message the teacher: “Our clocks change on Sunday. Can you confirm next week’s lessons in UK time?”
- Update reminders: make sure phone reminders are set in UK time.
- First lesson after the change: join 5 minutes early.
A chance to rethink the time
When the clocks go back, evenings get dark much earlier and Maghrib moves earlier in the afternoon. If the lesson now clashes with Maghrib or dinner, it may be a good moment to ask for a better slot.
Teacher’s tip: write the lesson time on your fridge in UK time, with “UK time” in brackets. It avoids confusion for everyone at home.
Related: Fajr times in the UK.
