Does the clock go forward or backward?

At the weekend we turn the clock again – and some people turn their bikes. Because the time change not only causes tiredness and exhaustion, but also confusion. Many ask themselves the question: Is the clock put forward or backward? A few mnemonic.

Daylight saving time begins on March 26, 2023. The clocks are put forward by one hour on Sunday night – from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. As a result, it is longer dark in the morning, but lighter longer in the evening.

But it’s not just in Germany that we’re turning the clock again this weekend. Because all EU countries and many neighboring European countries also change to Central European Summer Time (CEST) on March 26th.

Time change 2023: When will it be abolished?

The time change was introduced in 1980. Since then there has been a debate about their sense and nonsense. The EU has been planning to abolish it since 2018. Survey According to the study, more than 80 percent of EU citizens are in favor of abolishing the time change.

However, there is a lack of clarity as to which time should apply from now on. A large part advocates the abolition of summer time – especially the Germans. But the EU Parliament postponed the debate because there was no general agreement.

Why is there the time change?

Since then, the plans have been on hold. The reason: The EU would like to avoid changing time zones within its member countries as much as possible. And even if scientists are increasingly in favor of normal time, i.e. winter time. Apparently an agreement is not yet in sight.

The time change was originally introduced to save energy. Because: In the evening it is light longer with her. Dem Federal Environment Agency However, this hope has not been fulfilled. Many people turn on the light less often in the evening. However, they heat more in the mornings in spring and autumn. The result: the consequences balance each other out.

Summer time vs. winter time: When is the clock advanced and when is it put back?

But it’s not just everyone who feels the time change differently – some people don’t notice it, others show signs of tiredness. Many also remember them differently or cannot remember when the clock is put forward and when it is put back.

With the time change on March 26, it will be light longer in the evenings in the future, as the clocks will be put forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. In fact, we are missing an hour of sleep. In order to remember when the clock is put forward or backward when the time changes, there are a few mnemonic tools.

So in terms of the stolen hour of sleep, people have to get up EARLIER in the spring. Another motto: At the beginning of the year the clocks are set FRONT and at the end of the year BACK. Or: In spring you put your garden furniture in front of the door and in winter BACK.

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