There is disagreement over the feasibility of switching to winter time each year. Such a decision is indeed quite dubious, but the practice is still ongoing, so at least in 2022 Ukrainians will have to change the clock. channel 24 It tells you how and why to do it right.

How to switch to winter time correctly

Owners of smartphones, computers, smart watches and similar equipment do not need to do anything special. The clock will automatically change the time to the desired time on the specified date. If for some reason this did not happen, you should check the clock settings.

• For example, the automatic switching to winter and summer time option should be enabled on the computer. It is enabled by default, but can still be accidentally disabled during installation.

Make sure automatic summer/winter time is on / Screenshot of Channel 24

• On the smartphone, you should make sure that the time is set automatically, not manually. In this case, the device synchronizes with the operator’s network and thus receives information about the time, date and time zone.

Better to set the clock automatically on smartphone / Screenshot 24 channels

Why are we still switching to winter time?

This decision is explained by the need to extend the daylight hours, as the sun sets faster in late autumn and winter. It is also discussed for the purpose of saving electricity, although the actual savings are actually very questionable – this has been proven by several countries that refuse to change the hands of the watch.

Every year, such a decision receives more criticism than support. In particular, doctors oppose this, because the transition to winter time is accompanied by significant stress for the body, which has an extremely negative effect on human health.