Daylight saving jumps off this weekend. See if your state will be affected!
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As the leaves turn golden and the air carries autumn crispness, Aussies brace themselves once again for a disruption in their daily routine.
Daylight saving time is here once again.
While it promises longer evenings basked in sunlight, it also means we're about to bid farewell to a precious hour of sleep this weekend.
For Aussies living in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), South Australia, and Tasmania, adjusting clocks due to Daylight savings is an annual thing to do.
Starting this Sunday, clocks will be springing forward to 3 am, effectively shortening nights by an hour.
Daylight saving will take effect until 7 April 2025.
It's an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, which many appreciate for multiple reasons—may it be time to catch up on errands, leisure time, or simply more time with family and grandkids.
However, Daylight saving time could bring Australia into five different time zones.
This could complicate schedules for those who have loved ones in different parts of the country.
Yet, three states—Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory—will not be participating in daylight saving.
This means they will be out of sync with other states throughout the daylight saving period.
Queensland will stay on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and will be an hour behind the Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) states.
The Northern Territory will remain on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), one-and-a-half hours behind the AEDT states.
Meanwhile, Western Australia folks will find themselves three hours behind Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.
Many devices will make the transition smoothly without any action required on our part.
Smartphones, computers, and other internet-connected devices should automatically update at new times.
However, it's a good idea to double-check your alarms and schedules to ensure you're aware of daylight saving.
For those with analogue clocks, microwaves, ovens, and other appliances that require manual updating, it's time to adjust them before daylight saving starts.
While a minor change, daylight saving could impact sleep patterns and daily routines.
Some people may feel the effects of 'mini jet lag' more than others.
Prepare for daylight saving by going to bed earlier the night before the change.
This can help mitigate the loss of that one hour of sleep and make the transition smoother.
As we adjust our clocks, it's also a perfect opportunity to check on time-sensitive devices in our homes.
Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and medical equipment should all be checked to ensure they're functioning correctly and their time settings are accurate.
So, are you ready for daylight saving time? How do you feel about this annual time tweak? Share your thoughts and tips for adjusting to this change in the comments below.
Daylight saving time is here once again.
While it promises longer evenings basked in sunlight, it also means we're about to bid farewell to a precious hour of sleep this weekend.
For Aussies living in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), South Australia, and Tasmania, adjusting clocks due to Daylight savings is an annual thing to do.
Starting this Sunday, clocks will be springing forward to 3 am, effectively shortening nights by an hour.
Daylight saving will take effect until 7 April 2025.
It's an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, which many appreciate for multiple reasons—may it be time to catch up on errands, leisure time, or simply more time with family and grandkids.
Adjust your clocks accordingly on 6 October in preparation for daylight saving. Image Credit: Pexels/Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush
However, Daylight saving time could bring Australia into five different time zones.
This could complicate schedules for those who have loved ones in different parts of the country.
Yet, three states—Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory—will not be participating in daylight saving.
This means they will be out of sync with other states throughout the daylight saving period.
Queensland will stay on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and will be an hour behind the Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) states.
The Northern Territory will remain on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), one-and-a-half hours behind the AEDT states.
Meanwhile, Western Australia folks will find themselves three hours behind Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.
Many devices will make the transition smoothly without any action required on our part.
Smartphones, computers, and other internet-connected devices should automatically update at new times.
However, it's a good idea to double-check your alarms and schedules to ensure you're aware of daylight saving.
For those with analogue clocks, microwaves, ovens, and other appliances that require manual updating, it's time to adjust them before daylight saving starts.
While a minor change, daylight saving could impact sleep patterns and daily routines.
Some people may feel the effects of 'mini jet lag' more than others.
Prepare for daylight saving by going to bed earlier the night before the change.
This can help mitigate the loss of that one hour of sleep and make the transition smoother.
As we adjust our clocks, it's also a perfect opportunity to check on time-sensitive devices in our homes.
Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and medical equipment should all be checked to ensure they're functioning correctly and their time settings are accurate.
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