Time to fall back: When does Daylight Saving Time bid Australia goodbye?
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There's something about Daylight Saving Time (DST) that seems to throw even the most organised people out of whack.
Perhaps it's the idea of 'losing' or 'gaining' an hour that confuses most, or maybe they're just too engrossed in their daily routines to remember when the clocks are due for a little adjustment.
If you've been enjoying an extra hour of sunshine over the last few months, we hate to be the bearers of bad news—but all good things must come to an end.
In Australia, DST holds sway for half the year, starting from the first Sunday of October, and ceasing on the first Sunday of April.
This annual tradition has been in existence since World War I, and was initiated to conserve electricity during the war effort.
As commendable as the intention behind DST is, when the clock hand hits that dreaded hour, it can leave us feeling a bit out of sync.
Unlike those in states (such as Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia) that don't adopt Daylight Saving Time, folks residing in NSW, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT have been living one hour ahead since October 2024.
However, much-awaited normalcy returns on the first Sunday in April, which, in 2024, is 7 April.
At 3:00 am, to be precise, Australians in DST-observing states can turn back all clocks by an hour, welcoming back the reclaimed hour of sleep with open arms.
The end of DST will occur a week after the Easter break (which will be observed from March 29 to April 1 this year), serving as a handy reminder for all.
Fewer daylight hours mean darker evenings, a trend that will become more explicitly noticeable as we venture further into winter.
While the idea of an additional hour of sleep may sound deliciously inviting (especially when contrasted with the deprivation inflicted during the initiation of DST), your internal body clock may not be as easily appeased.
Experts at the Sleep Foundation cautioned that it may take up to a week for your body to adjust to the shift in the time zone.
The sunlit evenings will return again when DST swings back into action on the first Sunday of October, which in 2024, falls on October 6.
Don't forget to push your clocks forward by one hour if you live in a DST-observing state then!
It has been mentioned that the sleep pattern will be affected by this change in the Daylight Saving Time, which might be uncomfortable for some.
However, we’ve got your back with these tips on how to combat these problems straight from an expert.
Are you affected by the end of the Daylight Saving Time? How do you adjust to the changes? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
Perhaps it's the idea of 'losing' or 'gaining' an hour that confuses most, or maybe they're just too engrossed in their daily routines to remember when the clocks are due for a little adjustment.
If you've been enjoying an extra hour of sunshine over the last few months, we hate to be the bearers of bad news—but all good things must come to an end.
In Australia, DST holds sway for half the year, starting from the first Sunday of October, and ceasing on the first Sunday of April.
This annual tradition has been in existence since World War I, and was initiated to conserve electricity during the war effort.
As commendable as the intention behind DST is, when the clock hand hits that dreaded hour, it can leave us feeling a bit out of sync.
Daylight Saving Time in Australia will end on 7 April this year. Credits: Shutterstock
Unlike those in states (such as Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia) that don't adopt Daylight Saving Time, folks residing in NSW, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT have been living one hour ahead since October 2024.
However, much-awaited normalcy returns on the first Sunday in April, which, in 2024, is 7 April.
At 3:00 am, to be precise, Australians in DST-observing states can turn back all clocks by an hour, welcoming back the reclaimed hour of sleep with open arms.
The end of DST will occur a week after the Easter break (which will be observed from March 29 to April 1 this year), serving as a handy reminder for all.
Fewer daylight hours mean darker evenings, a trend that will become more explicitly noticeable as we venture further into winter.
While the idea of an additional hour of sleep may sound deliciously inviting (especially when contrasted with the deprivation inflicted during the initiation of DST), your internal body clock may not be as easily appeased.
Experts at the Sleep Foundation cautioned that it may take up to a week for your body to adjust to the shift in the time zone.
The sunlit evenings will return again when DST swings back into action on the first Sunday of October, which in 2024, falls on October 6.
Don't forget to push your clocks forward by one hour if you live in a DST-observing state then!
It has been mentioned that the sleep pattern will be affected by this change in the Daylight Saving Time, which might be uncomfortable for some.
However, we’ve got your back with these tips on how to combat these problems straight from an expert.
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