Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Clocks Fall Back This Weekend
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel is switching to standard winter time on Saturday night, October 28, 2023, moving clocks back one hour to 1:00 a.m. The change aligns daily activities with daylight and addresses biological impacts of shorter winter days. Most electronic devices will update automatically, but manual adjustments will be needed for others. Daylight saving time will return in March 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel switches to standard winter time on Saturday night, October 28, 2023, moving clocks back one hour.
- The time change aims to align daily activities with natural daylight hours.
- Shorter winter days can affect the body's melatonin and serotonin levels, impacting mood and sleep.
- Most smartphones and computers will automatically adjust, but manual changes are required for others.
- Daylight saving time is set to return on the last Friday of March 2027.
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