Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.
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- Israel switches to winter time on Sunday, October 25, moving clocks back one hour.
- Flights scheduled after 1:20 AM will need to adjust to the new winter time.
- European nations, UK, Switzerland, and Norway also change clocks this weekend.
- Egypt, US, and Canada will adjust their clocks in late October and early November.
- Travelers should anticipate earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction hours.
Israel will transition to winter time on the night between Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. At 2:00 AM, clocks will move back one hour to 1:00 AM, effectively adding an hour to the night. This change, mandated by law, aims to minimize disruption to the workforce.
The aviation sector is particularly impacted by the time shift. According to the Airport Authority, flights scheduled to depart before 1:20 AM will not be affected. Passengers whose flights are scheduled after the transition are advised to ensure their departure times reflect the new winter time.
Several other countries are also changing their clocks this week. European Union nations, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway will make the switch simultaneously with Israel. Egypt will follow on October 30, while the United States and Canada will adjust their clocks on November 1. Some regions in the US and Canada, like Arizona and Hawaii, do not observe daylight saving time.
Conversely, many countries, primarily in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, maintain a fixed time year-round and do not switch to winter time. These include China, Japan, Turkey, the UAE, Thailand, and Brazil. In the Southern Hemisphere, countries like Australia and New Zealand have recently moved to summer time.
The time change can temporarily alter international time differences between countries making the switch at different times. Travelers should also be aware of the reduced daylight hours, with the sun setting about an hour earlier in the afternoon. This necessitates planning outdoor activities accordingly. Many tourist sites, museums, and markets also adjust their operating hours to winter schedules, so checking opening times in advance is recommended.
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