Every gadget you actually need to manually update when the clocks go back this weekend

It's that time of year again, as the clocks go back and we're in danger of having our routines messed with.

As President Donald Trump continues to debate Daylight Saving Time and the Sunshine Protection Act, Europe's plans to scrap the clocks going backward in 2019 have been stalled.

On Sunday, October 25, the clocks will go back an hour.

Despite no longer being part of the EU, the United Kingdom will still revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and land one hour behind the current British Summer Time (BST).

While today's modern tech means the likes of our smartphones will do it automatically, there are several gadgets you'll need to manually adjust to ensure you aren't (literally) left in the past. Even though devices that connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth should display the new time without having to fiddle in their settings, it’s worth a second look.

Do modern devices change time when the clocks go back?

Clocks go back in the UK on October 25 (NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty)

Speaking to The Sun, Utility Bidder managing director James Longley reminded us that many kitchen appliances like microwaves and ovens will need resetting.

Longley explained: "Each appliance is different, but ordinarily, if your microwave has a clock button you will need to press it down for a few seconds and set a new time once you hear a beep.

“Similarly with ovens, a clock feature with up and down buttons should be standard on newer versions. If in doubt, always keep your manual to check on any of these processes."

You'll also want to check your heating systems or risk waking up to a chilly home.

As you might expect, smart meters and thermostats should automatically adjust BST to GMT. Longley reiterated that older heating systems should also be checked to make sure you aren't wasting unnecessary energy.

There's the caveat that devices like smart plugs and smart speakers that need a live Wi-Fi or cellular connection might display the wrong time if they're offline or lose power during the change.

What devices will need to be reset by hand when the clocks go back?

Make sure you're checking traditional alarm clocks when the clocks go back (StockPlanets / Getty)

While many of us rely on our smartphones to wake us up in the morning, standalone alarm clocks likely need to be reset by hand.

There's a reasonably small list of devices you'll want to keep an eye on, with the following likely needing to be checked after the clocks change:

• Microwaves
• Oven clocks
• Alarm clocks
• Older central heating thermostats
• Non-smart watches
• Analogue clocks
• Car dashboard clocks
• Basic digital radios

Something like changing your antique wristwatch or car clock likely won't come as a surprise, but when it comes to some of your modern technology, make sure you aren't caught short as you make the most of that extra hour in bed.