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Daylight Saving Time: When Do We Turn the Clocks Forward?

Published March 8, 2026, 17:09
Daylight Saving Time: When Do We Turn the Clocks Forward?

Daylight Saving Time will take place on the last Sunday of March, March 31st, 2024, when clocks will be moved forward one hour, from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM. This practice, applied for decades, aims to make better use of natural light during the summer period. Most electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and smartwatches, will automatically change the time. However, it is important to check and manually adjust devices that do not support automatic changes. Daylight Saving Time is primarily done for energy conservation and better utilization of sunlight, reducing the need for artificial lighting. However, in recent years, there has been intense debate about the effectiveness of the measure and its potential impact on people's biological rhythms. Despite discussions about potentially abolishing Daylight Saving Time, no definitive decision has been made, and the practice continues to be applied, marking the arrival of spring and longer days.