Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Sunday, Clocks Back One Hour
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel is switching to winter time on Sunday, October 25th, moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM. This change, which adds an hour to sleep, is expected to be automatic on smartphones. Winter time will last until March 26, 2026, with past smartphone clock transition issues now reportedly resolved.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel switches to winter time Sunday, October 25th, moving clocks back one hour.
- The time change will add an extra hour to sleep for residents.
- Smartphones with the Israeli time zone should adjust automatically.
- Winter time will be in effect until March 26, 2026.
- Past smartphone clock transition issues have reportedly been resolved since 2016.
Israel will transition to winter time on Sunday, October 25th, at 2:00 AM. At that hour, clocks will be set back by one hour, effectively adding an extra hour to sleep. This change is expected to occur automatically on smartphones with the Israeli time zone setting enabled. Winter time will remain in effect until March 26, 2026, when clocks will advance for daylight saving time, unless policy changes are enacted regarding the transition schedule. Historically, there have been instances of confusion with automatic clock changes on smartphones, but the last reported issue was in September 2015. Since 2016, these transitions have reportedly proceeded without disruptions, with modern smartphones automatically adjusting time settings when the correct time zone is configured.
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