Newsletter Issue 140 (October 2024)

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Europe, Set Your Clocks Back

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, clocks will be set back 1 hour in most of Europe as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends.

Since Europe spans several time zones, the switch from summer time to standard time (also known as winter time or normal time) occurs at different local times.

Hate Clock Changes? This Expert Disagrees

The idea of “locking the clock” and eliminating clock changes is gaining steam. Many states want to either follow DST year round or stay on permanent standard time.

But Dr. David Prerau wants you to consider the benefits of DST no one is talking about.

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Still Falling Back: DST Ends in the US

Despite efforts by 19 states to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent, most of the US will “fall back” to standard time on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

The DST debate continues, but the time shift stays for now. Canada also ends DST on the same date.

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