"Shift to Daylight Saving Time - Details and Dates Revealed"
Daylight saving time (DST) is a seasonal adjustment to the clock that moves the hour hand forward by one hour, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. The upcoming changes to DST in Germany are scheduled for the next ten years, as follows:
- March 29, 2020
- March 28, 2021
- March 27, 2022
- March 26, 2023
- March 31, 2024
- March 30, 2025
- March 29, 2026
- March 28, 2027
- March 26, 2028
- March 25, 2029
The intention behind DST is to extend the evening daylight, but its energy-saving benefits have been a subject of debate. Critics argue that the energy savings are questionable, and some studies suggest that more accidents occur due to sleep loss, as people typically sleep one hour less during the transition.
The idea of changing time can be traced back to Benjamin Franklin in 1784, who proposed it to reduce candle consumption. The first official implementation of DST was in the German Reich on April 30, 1916. In 1977, DST was standardized across the European Union.
In Germany, the clock change occurs every last Sunday in March at 2:00 AM on Sunday morning. This means that the next DST change will occur on the last Sunday of March 2026, which is March 29, 2026, when the clock will be set forward one hour.
Between 30 and 60 percent of people experience adjustment problems during the time change and feel disrupted in their daily routine. However, the benefits of DST, such as the extended evening daylight, continue to make it a topic of interest.
As we approach the next decade of DST changes, it's essential to be aware of the time changes and their potential effects on our sleep and daily routines. It's recommended to plan ahead and gradually adjust sleep schedules in the days leading up to the time change to minimise disruption.
