Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Israel will switch to winter time this Saturday night, October 24th, moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM. This annual change, regulated by a 2013 law, will last until March 26, 2027. While the shift provides an extra hour of sleep, debates continue about the economic and social benefits of year-round daylight saving time, a practice some other countries have abandoned.
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- Israel switches to winter time Saturday night, October 24th, moving clocks back one hour.
- The change will remain in effect until March 26, 2027.
- Most smartphones will automatically adjust, but manual settings are available.
- The switch provides an extra hour of sleep on the night of the change.
- Some argue for year-round daylight saving time due to economic and social benefits.
- Many countries have already abandoned seasonal clock changes.
Israel will transition to winter time this Saturday night, October 24th, at 2:00 AM, when clocks will be turned back one hour. This change, mandated by a 2013 law, occurs annually on the last Sunday of October and will remain in effect until March 26, 2027. The shift is intended to align daily activities with daylight hours and is symbolically linked to the changing seasons and cooler weather. Most smartphones will automatically adjust, but users can manually set their device to "Jerusalem" time if unsure. The return to standard time provides an extra hour of sleep on the night of the change.
Proponents of year-round daylight saving time argue that it allows parents more time with children, reduces traffic accidents by decreasing driving in darkness, aligns Israel with global time zones, and saves the economy hundreds of millions of shekels. Conversely, the switch to winter time means less daylight in the evenings, potentially increasing feelings of fatigue and affecting mood due to lower serotonin levels. The change also means the sun will rise and set earlier.
Several countries have abandoned seasonal clock changes, including most nations in Asia, Africa, and South America. In 2019, the European Parliament voted to end the practice, allowing member states to choose between permanent standard or daylight saving time. While this issue has been debated in Israel, the Knesset has opted to maintain the current system of switching clocks.
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