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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday—prepare for the clock shift

Losing an hour of sleep can feel like jet lag—but sunlight and small tweaks help. Here's how to reset your body clock before Monday hits.

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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday—prepare for the clock shift

Clocks Spring Forward from 2 AM to 3 AM: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend

This Saturday night into Sunday morning, Central European Time (CET) will come to an end as Daylight Saving Time (CEST) takes over.

The mechanism is as simple as it is contentious every year: at precisely 2:00 AM, clocks will jump forward to 3:00 AM. For night owls and early risers alike, this means the night will be 60 minutes shorter. While residents of Halle will lose an hour of sleep, the reward is immediate: on Sunday evening, the sun won't set until around 7:45 PM.

While modern smartphones, computers, and radio-controlled clocks adjust automatically, those with analog wall clocks or mechanical timepieces will need to make the change manually. There's a small consolation for those who struggle with mornings: the "lost" hour will be returned on the last Sunday in October.

Halle's public transport operator, Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG), is adjusting its night bus schedules accordingly. Passengers should note that connections between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM will simply "disappear," as that hour no longer exists on the clock.

At the city's historic churches, such as the Market Church of Our Dear Lady (Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen) and the Red Tower (Roter Turm), modern radio-controlled systems ensure the clock hands move forward on time—manual adjustments are rarely needed anymore.

Why Bother?

The original idea behind Daylight Saving Time was energy conservation. The logic was that longer evening daylight would reduce the need for artificial lighting, cutting electricity use. Today, however, this effect is debated: while lights may stay off longer in the evenings, cooler mornings in the transitional months of March and April often lead to increased heating use. Still, many citizens appreciate the lifestyle benefits:

  • Longer evenings: The sun sets an hour later.
  • More activity: Jogging, gardening, or enjoying a beer outdoors after work are now possible in daylight.
  • Psychological boost: The extra evening light helps banish the winter blues.

Tips to Beat the "Mini Jet Lag"

Despite the extra daylight, the time change remains a divisive issue in Saxony-Anhalt. Surveys from previous years show that a majority in the state favor abolishing the switch. But until EU member states agree on a permanent time—whether standard or daylight—the biannual ritual stays in place.

To avoid feeling the effects of this "mini jet lag" on Monday, make the most of Sunday with an outing. Whether it's a stroll through Halle's Bergzoo or a walk to the Francke Foundations (Franckesche Stiftungen), natural daylight helps the body adjust its internal clock more quickly.

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