Reminder: clocks go forward in France this Sunday

One hour of sleep lost but later sunsets to come

Clocks switch from 02:00 to 03:00

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Zane Lilley Zane Lilley Editorial Team - The Connexion

Published Thursday 26 March 2026 - 11:57

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