The time change will happen on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Clocks will be moved forward by one hour from 2 am to 3 am.
Reasons for Daylight Saving Time in spring: • Clocks move forward by one hour. • The sun rises and sets by one hour late. • Digital clocks update automatically, but analog clocks have to be set manually.
Yes, one hour of sleep is reduced due to this change. It can have health effects, such as: • Increased chances of stroke and heart attack. • Increased traffic accidents have been observed.
It will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks will be turned back one hour.
Daylight saving time is mainly applied in Europe, America, Canada and Australia. • Major countries in Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland etc. • Only Egypt in Africa adopts it.
Some states and territories in the US do not adopt daylight saving time, such as: • Hawaii and Arizona (most parts) • Some territories in the U.S.: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands.
In recent years, many countries have discussed ending daylight saving time. There are also plans to make it permanent in the US, but no final decision has been made yet.
Advantages: • There is more light in the evening, which saves electricity. • People can spend more time for outdoor activities. Disadvantages: • Lack of sleep affects health. • Working ability may be affected in the first few days.