When and how to switch to winter time: Tips from specialiststranslated

Romania will switch to winter time on the night of Saturday to Sunday, October 25, when 04:00 in the morning will become 03:00. Thus, Sunday will be the longest day of the year, having 25 hours.

To facilitate adaptation to the new schedule, experts recommend gradually adjusting bedtime by 10–15 minutes in the days leading up to the time change.

At the same time, it is suggested to reduce the consumption of coffee and alcohol, to spend more time in natural light in the first part of the day and, if possible, a short nap at noon, to maintain balance and energy.

Why is the time changing? The summer time system was introduced in several European countries in the last century, initially to make more efficient use of natural light and reduce energy consumption. The measure was applied during the two world wars and returned to many states in the 1970s, in the context of the energy crisis.

In Romania, summer time was introduced for the first time in 1932. The system was no longer applied between 1941 and 1979, being resumed later.

At European level, the rules began to be harmonized in 1980, in particular to avoid…