Many might believe that they get an extra hour out on the town when the clock is set back one hour on Sunday night.
However, the extra hour we theoretically gain does not apply to those on bars or nightclubs.
Establishments must still close at the regular time when the clock is turned from 03:00 to 02:00.
– We are naturally strongly against having to close an hour earlier due to the switch to winter time, says Kristoffer Fladmark, co-owner of the venue Storgata 26, to DinSide.
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– Very unfortunate
Fladmark reacts particularly strongly to the time change because the authorities do not give them an extra hour when the clock is set forward for daylight saving time.
– For an industry that is under pressure, it is clear that this is very unfortunate, he believes.
AGAINST THE TIME CHANGE: Co-owner of the venue Storgata 26, Kristoffer Fladmark. Photo: Private
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The time change means that they lose one out of six hours they could earn money on, but generally, the time change does not dampen the atmosphere for them, Fladmark tells.
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Poor sleep and more pressure
For those who do not realize that the clock is being set back, the time change could be a negative surprise.
– This can again create an increased conflict level for our security staff, tells Fladmark.
The co-owner of Storgata 26 also mentions that the time change leads to more uncontrolled partying and noise around the city and in apartment buildings – which he thinks is unfortunate.
– Worse sleep for Ola Nordmann and more pressure on an already hard-pressed Oslo police department, believes Fladmark.
Nine extra days
– Will be disappointed
The managing director at London Pub, Desta Selassie, reports that the atmosphere on the dance floor changes the night the clock is set back.
– Most people are surprised. Many wonder why time flies so fast that night, says Selassie to DinSide.
POPULAR VENUE: Many are disappointed when they are told to go home earlier than expected, says Desta Selassie. Photo: Private
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According to him, many will also want to stay longer.
– Sometimes the bouncers have to work a bit harder to clear out the venue, the managing director reports.
Not many think about the time change, if we are to believe Selassie.
– They are disappointed, he says.
May come to an end
This could be one of the last times we set the clock.
Back in 2018, the EU Commission proposed abolishing the daylight saving time arrangement, but progress has been slow.
In 2021, the EU Parliament urged member states in the Council of the European Union to accelerate the process. Regarding the choice between summer time or winter time, Norway will follow the EU’s decision.
– We look to the EU before we decide whether to stop setting the clock. We do this for several reasons, but it is clear that it would benefit the business community to have the same time as our closest neighbors, said Minister of Trade Cecilie Myrseth (Ap) in a press release.