Berlin: Clocks across Europe have been set back one hour as daylight saving time officially ended in the early hours of Sunday. This biannual adjustment sees clocks moving from 3 am to 2 am, marking the beginning of what is often referred to as winter time. The adjusted time will remain in place until March 29, 2026.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Federal Institute of Physics and Metrology (PTB) in Braunschweig, Germany, plays a crucial role in the automatic changeover of clocks. The institute is responsible for ensuring that radio-controlled clocks, including station clocks and various industrial clocks, receive the correct signal for the time adjustment. This is achieved through a long-wave transmitter known as DCF77, located in Mainflingen near Frankfurt.
The primary objective of this time change is to maximize daylight use during the shorter days of the winter season in the northern hemisphere. However, there is ongoing debate about the effectiveness of this practice, particularly concerning its impact on energy savings, which is a commonly cited benefit.
