Israel Ends Daylight Saving Time, Returns to Standard Time
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel is ending daylight saving time and returning to standard time overnight between Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25. Clocks will move back one hour at 2 a.m., providing an extra hour of sleep. The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets, potentially disrupting sleep patterns and mood. Daylight saving time is set to resume in March 2027, after repeated debates about making the change permanent.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel reverts to standard time Sunday, October 25, moving clocks back one hour.
- The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets, affecting sleep and mood.
- Daylight saving time is scheduled to resume on March 26, 2027.
- Most smartphones will update automatically, but manual checks are recommended.
- Israel has repeatedly debated, but not adopted, permanent daylight saving time.
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