Time change on Saturday, OCTOBER 26, 2024
Next Saturday, OCTOBER 26 , 2024, the clocks will be set back one hour
In the early hours of next Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, OCTOBER 27 , 2024, at 3 a.m., the clocks are set back to 2 a.m., so Sunday will have 25 hours.
This measure is carried out in about 70 countries around the world except Japan.
The time change is intended to reduce energy consumption by making the beginning of the working day coincide with daylight hours. The domestic savings in lighting from the time change from March to October can be up to 5%
It is advisable to change the time of your household clocks (wristwatch, alarm clock, kitchen clock, etc.) on the same night that the change is made just before going to bed.
In this way, we will wake up with updated clocks.
Most computers synchronize and update the time automatically, as long as they have an internet connection.
What do you think about the time change?
Many companies in the hospitality sector complain about the time change that occurs in the last week of October, as it directly affects them in the decrease in the consumption of their customers.
Should we keep the time change 2 times a year, or is it better to keep the same time all year round?
