The second second time change in 2024 in Spain and other European countries. With the passage from summer to autumn and with winter in sight, the continent changes its time once again. If you want to know on what day and time the change will be and more about this move, read on.
When is the time change in Spain in 2024?
The time change in Spain and other European countries will take place on the last weekend of October, more precisely in the early morning of the 26th to the 27th. Thus, we will enter winter time 2024.
What time is the time change?
Punctually, the time change in the early hours of October 26-27 in Spain will be in the middle of the night, at 3 a.m., which will become 2 a.m. That means there is good news: on the night before dawn on Saturday, October 26, you will have an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your analog clocks!
When is the next time change?
After the change from daylight saving time to winter time that will take place between October 26 and 27, 2024, when 3 a.m. on Sunday the 27th will become 2 a.m., the next one will be in 2025. More specifically from March 29 to March 30, 2025.
Is the time change always on the same date?
The time change is always on the same date… approximately. Why? The time change from summer to winter and vice versa is scheduled on the last weekend of March and October respectively. So even if year to year the precise dates of the days vary, you can have that rule as a general rule.
Which countries in Europe apply the time change?
Not only Spain will change its time, of course, but in Europe all the countries that are part of the European Union will do it on October 27th. In other continents there are also countries that apply the time change, for example, New Zealand does it.
Why do we change the time in Spain and Europe?
Although the advantages and disadvantages of the time change are always under discussion, the objective is to adapt the schedules in each season to take advantage of the greatest amount of daylight hours. This custom began in the 1970s. With the oil crisis, the aim was to help in every possible way to save energy.
Is the time change a good thing?
There are different positions on whether the time change is a good thing. Although it is undeniable that it allows to take advantage of more daylight hours in each season, there are those who argue that this has an impact on physical and mental health. One of the voices against it is the Spanish Sleep Society, which explained that it takes several days for the body to get used to each change and this can affect both mood and overall energy.
A few tips
You can put into practice the following tips to adapt as well as possible to the time change in October 2024:
- Spend as much time as possible exposed to sunlight, which will help regulate your circadian cycle, which regulates sleep and other processes. This will help you rest better and regulate your energy levels, among other benefits.
- Try, at least for the first few days, to have a good sleep hygiene: do not use electronic devices before going to sleep, reduce the use of artificial light, have dinner as light as possible.
- Exercise, a balanced diet and a good amount of rest, as well as keeping stress at bay, will help your body and mind get through the time change as well as possible.
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