Changement D'Heure: Understanding the Upcoming Transition to Winter Time
Changement D'Heure on the Horizon
This Sunday, on October 27th, at three o'clock in the morning, we will spring back to two o'clock. For those with digital devices, there’s no worry, as they’ll adjust themselves. However, if you have an old-fashioned alarm clock or a regular oven, you must set them back manually. Don’t forget!
Effects of Changement D'Heure
Why even bother with the time change? Theoretically, it’s to save energy—by having more daylight in the evenings. However, there are conflicting opinions on its benefits, considering it may negatively impact the sleep patterns of many French citizens. There’s ongoing debate on whether we should abolish this practice altogether.
A Historical Bite
Recall the late 1970s when Valéry Giscard d'Estaing promoted the idea of changement d'heure in France due to the oil crisis. The notion isn’t new—Benjamin Franklin jokingly suggested it in 1784. Germany took it seriously in 1916, followed by the UK and later France, which implemented daylight saving from 1917 to 1945.
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