The change of time to summer time falls this year from March 29-30. Moving tips from 2.00 to 3.00 means less time for sleep. For many of us, the transition to a new time is associated with a disturbance of daily arrhythmias, which translates into worse well -being.
In the entire European Union, summer time is passed on the last Sunday of March, and until the winter time returns on the last Sunday of October. The date and time of starting and ending of the period of use of summer time in all Member States are regulated by the directive in force since 2001.
In Poland, a change in time is regulated by the Regulation of the Prime Minister regarding the introduction and cancellation of Central European summer time in 2022-2026.
Time change and well -being
Switching to a “new” time for many of us can be a tiring process. Even an hour's daily arrhythmias can cause worse mood, drowsiness, irritability or weakness of concentration.
“We operate best when our sleep and standby cycle follows the sun. When it gets dark, we become sleepy, partly because of the release of melatonin. In spring, when we go to summer time, we increase the amount of light to which we are exposed in the evening” – explained Adam Spira from the University of Johns Hopkins.
Time zones in the European Union
In 2018, during open public consultations in the European Union member states, 84 percent of respondents were against changes in time. As a result, a draft directive was prepared on the resignation of time changes in EU countries. It is still processed in the European Union.
Currently, there are three standard time zones in the EU. EU Member States decide which time zone they want to belong to. Western European time applies in Ireland and Portugal, Central European time in 17 countries located in this geographical area, including Poland. With time Eastern European time we are dealing in: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia and Romania. The introduction of summer time, i.e. moving the clock's instructions for an hour in the spring and summer, was the first to propose Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century. In Europe, rearranging clocks in spring and autumn was used for the first time to save energy during World War I. This practice was re -introduced in many countries in the 70s.
Changing time in EuropePAP – Małgorzata Latos
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