Clocks move forward as daylight saving time begins

Clocks across Europe moved one hour ahead early Sunday morning, marking the official start of daylight saving time.

The shift took place at 2:00 AM on March 30, giving way to longer evenings and signaling the seasonal transition into spring. The EU-wide practice, in place since 1981, is designed to make better use of daylight and reduce energy consumption.

Clocks will return to standard time on the last Sunday of October.