Channel 24 reminds that the switch to winter time in Ukraine occurs every year on the last Sunday of October. This year, on October 29th, we change the minute hands of the clocks at 4:00. Note that they must be transferred back 1 hour.

How to switch to winter time correctly?

For owners of smartphones, computers, smart watches and similar devices, the transition to winter time will not cause any difficulties. These devices will automatically adjust to the new time on the specified date. In rare cases where this does not happen, users should check their device settings.

Computers usually have automatic switching between winter and summer time enabled by default. However, users should check whether this feature has been accidentally disabled during device setup.

1. You can find the correct window by clicking “Start” and opening “Settings”.
2. The icon is located in the lower left corner of the screen and resembles a gear.
3. Then open Time and Language.
4. Here you need to check whether the option to switch to summer/winter time in automatic mode is active.

On smartphones, it is also important to set the time settings automatically rather than manually. Under these conditions, the device automatically updates the time, date and time zone in sync with the operator’s network.

1. Everything is simple here, open the settings and go to the time setting section.
2. Then look for the option to automatically switch to summer/winter time and enable it if it is disabled.

Why are we still on daylight saving time?

The decision to switch to winter time is related to the need to extend daylight hours due to the sun setting earlier in the autumn-winter period. Moreover, although it is claimed that this application contributes to energy saving, the extent of this saving is controversial. Some countries have decided to abandon this practice due to uncertainty about energy efficiency.

Although it has been around for a long time, the annual switch to winter time is met with more criticism than support each year. Doctors in particular express concern because such a transition often causes stress on the body, which leads to potentially negative consequences for people’s health.