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The time change in Germany is about to happen and it will give us an extra hour of sleep first. A European country wants to stay there.
Frankfurt – With October, not only the cold season but also the much controversial time change is getting closer and closer. Traditionally, the clocks are set to winter time on the last Sunday in October. This initially means more sleep, but also that it gets darker earlier in the evening.
Time change in October: Winter weather officially starts this Sunday
The watches are also available in… October 2024 again on Last Sunday of the month converted. This year this day falls on 27 October. Any 3 am Many clocks on electronic devices become automatic reset for an hour. Devices that switch independently include radio alarm clocks, mobile phones and laptops.
So there is no need to change the time or the alarm clock. The device automatically switches to winter time at 3 am so that the alarm time is automatically correct the next morning. Only analog clocks or wall clocks and some older home appliances need to be manually adjusted the next day.
In the summer the garden furniture is placed on the terrace (the time is set from 2 o’clock to 3 o’clock), in the winter the furniture is put back again (the time is set back from 3 o’clock to 2 o’clock clock.”
Time change in October: Why does Ukraine use winter time permanently?
Ukraine will set its clocks to winter time for the last time this year. After that, winter time should officially apply year-round, according to the agency Interfax already reported in the summer, citing members of the Verkhovna Rada. Some of the reasons for ending the time change in Ukraine are the same as those cited by critics in Germany and other European countries.
The time change is coming soon. On the last Sunday in October the clock goes back again. © Montage
In addition, Ukraine wants to use this decision to express a clear demarcation from its neighboring country Russia, which invaded Ukraine more than two years ago. Previously, Ukrainian summer time from the end of March to the end of October was identical to Moscow time throughout the year. With the new time zone, Ukraine wants to set an example in the war. Going forward, the time limit is meant to “facilitate the evacuation and reintegration of temporarily occupied areas”.
Summer and winter time: arguments for and against the annual time changes
Time change has long been a controversial topic in Europe. While some people enjoy the “longer” summer evenings and earlier daylight in the winter, many would like to end the time change and save daylight permanently. However, such a decision requires the consent of all 27 EU member states, which has not yet been granted.
The original reason for the time change was, among other things, to save energy by making better use of daylight. However, since such savings have not been recognized in recent years, many are now speaking out against it. One of the most common arguments against the change is that it disrupts the biorhythms of humans and animals twice a year. This can lead to sleep disorders, concentration problems and other disadvantages. The ADAC also warns that the number of wildlife-related accidents increases every year, especially around the time change. (nz)