"Time to abolish Daylight Saving Time!"
In the world of industrialised nations, the practice of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a topic of ongoing debate. This tradition, which involves adjusting clocks forward by one hour in the spring and backward in the autumn, is observed by most European countries, Canada, and Australia, among others. However, there are notable exceptions, such as the United States (specifically Hawaii and most of Arizona) and U.S. territories like American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which do not follow DST [1][4].
The reasons for these exceptions are varied. For instance, regions closer to the equator, like Hawaii, do not observe DST due to minimal variation in daylight length [1][4]. This year, Daylight Saving Time in Canada begins on March 13th and ends on Nov. 6, 2022.
Recently, there has been a push to scrap the time-switch in Canada, with some arguing that it is "stupid, needless, senseless, and confusing" [3]. Reports suggest that people are waking up late due to their phones switching to Eastern time a week before the time change in Canada [5]. Bell Canada has blamed this issue on a software glitch [6].
In contrast, Japan, India, and China are the only major industrialised countries that do not observe some form of daylight saving [1]. The argument against DST is that it provides no significant energy savings and can cause confusion, disrupting daily routines and productivity [3].
Setting a mechanical clock involves moving the minute hand slowly clockwise to the correct time, stopping briefly for the quarter-hour on chiming clocks and the half-hour for striking clocks. On the other hand, digital clocks can be adjusted directly. At 2:00am on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November, if you live in an area where the convention is still followed, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour [7].
The issue of Daylight Savings Time has been a subject of much discussion, with some advocating for its abolition. As we move forward in our modern world, the question remains: does Daylight Saving Time still serve a purpose, or is it a relic of the past?
References:
- https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/2022.html
- https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/map/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/daylight-saving-time-debate-1.6364720
- https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/history.html
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/daylight-saving-time-bell-glitch-1.6369365
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/daylight-saving-time-debate-1.6364720
- https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/changes.html
Vintage clocks, often intricate and touted for their historical charm, can complement a lifestyle that values tradition and craftsmanship, making them an ideal addition to a home-and-garden setting. The ongoing debate about Daylight Saving Time involves discussions about their necessity in our modern world, as some argue it may be time to let go of this relic from the past, leaving us to rely solely on the natural course of the sun and our own daily routines.
