THIS YEAR, THE CLOCKS WILL BE TURNED BACK EARLIER THAN IN YEARS PAST

The switch to winter time will bring an interesting change this year, as clocks will be turned back earlier than in previous years.

PHOTO: Pixabay

In the night between Saturday and Sunday, clocks will be turned back by one hour, giving people an additional hour of sleep.

At exactly 3:00 a.m., the clocks will be turned back to 2:00 a.m., marking the return to standard winter time. However, alongside the extra hour of sleep comes a change that will be much more noticeable during the day – darkness will arrive earlier and evenings will become shorter.

THE EARLIEST CLOCK CHANGE IN 11 YEARS

Winter time will begin in the night between Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026. This will be the earliest date for turning the clocks back since 2014

At first glance, a difference of just a few days may not seem significant. However, the change is quickly noticeable in everyday life.

Mornings will be brighter, while darkness will descend during the late afternoon.

For early risers, this means more daylight at the beginning of the day. On the other hand, after work, people will find themselves switching on the lights much earlier – a change that often makes the arrival of autumn particularly noticeable.

CLOCK CHANGE DATES KNOWN THROUGH 2031

The clock change continues to take place twice a year. In spring, clocks are moved forward, while in autumn they are moved back, traditionally on the last Sunday of March and October.

For now, there is no final decision to abolish the system, meaning clocks are expected to continue changing in the coming years.

The European Union has already published the dates for the transition between summer and winter time through 2031, according to Krstarica.

WILL THE CLOCK CHANGE EVER BE ABOLISHED?

The abolition of seasonal clock changes has been discussed for years, but no final change has been implemented.

One of the main reasons the issue continues to attract attention is the impact of the time change on people's daily routines and sleep patterns.

Some people need several days to adjust to the new schedule, while others barely notice the change. The difference in daylight is particularly obvious, as darkness arrives considerably earlier after the October clock change.