Israel Switches to Winter Time, Gains Extra Hour of Sleep
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Israel is switching to winter time overnight, moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM. This change provides an extra hour of sleep for the public. Most electronic devices will update automatically, but users are advised to check their settings. Winter time will last for about five months until late March.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel switches to winter time overnight, moving clocks back one hour.
- The time change occurs at 2:00 AM, reverting to 1:00 AM.
- The shift grants the public an additional hour of sleep.
- Most electronic devices will update their time automatically.
- Winter time will remain in effect for approximately five months.
Israel is transitioning from daylight saving time to standard winter time overnight between Saturday and Sunday. At 2:00 AM, clocks will be set back one hour to 1:00 AM, granting the public an additional hour of sleep before the work week begins. Most mobile phones and computers are expected to update automatically based on their time zone settings. However, it is advised to ensure devices are set to automatic date and time adjustments before sleeping to prevent any disruptions on Sunday morning. According to the Time Determination Law, winter time will last approximately five months, concluding on the last Friday of March when Israel will revert to daylight saving time.
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