the Time change It is the typical moment that, although it happens every year, surprises us every time without any idea. For some, it surely got you in trouble, like being late for work or missing a flight. So that it doesn’t happen again, we tell you when you should make the time change this year 2022.
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Time changes 2022
For what remains of this year and the next, it is the time changes that we have to deal with.
The transition from spring to summer time in 2022 will run in the morning from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March . That day we will sleep an hour less, since at 02:00 it will become 03:00. Until winter time returns to Spain we will be in GMT + 2 time
Are we more or less asleep with the change of daylight saving time? We slept an hour less!
Saturday morning October 24 at Sunday October 25 the clocks will have to be put forward. At 03:00, it will become 02:00. Until the time is changed again to summer time, Spain is in the GMT+1 time zone.
Are we more or less asleep with the winter time change? We slept an extra hour!
Time change: how and why?
This decision dates back to 1976 and the main objective is to reduce energy consumption. The idea was to lengthen the sunset in order to use less electricity for lighting. And save 300,000 TOE (i.e. the equivalent of tons of oil). Despite estimated energy savings reaching 250,000 TOE, the result is still very significant in countries like France or even Belgium, as they are less dependent on oil.
Currently, this schedule change is governed by a Royal Decree of December 19, 2001, which is based on European Directive 2000/84/EG of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union of January 19, 2001. To ensure that the Time change more harmonious, Europe wanted to facilitate means of transport, communications and exchanges between countries.
However, the main objective of our time change 2022 is always achieve energy saving, electricity saving, light saving. In other words, stretch the days to get the most out of solar power. That is to say, we can all save time over time and make the most of the hours the sun gives us in our daily activities, such as leaving work, studying with natural light or any type of recreational activity as It can be walking in the park making the most of natural light. The energy saving impact implied by this Time change It is important for all of Europe.
Proposed change of time zone in Spain
You must try change the time in Spain But there are people who agree and others who don’t. At 1942 Franco rounds the meridian of Greenwich and the fact that we are in the natural zone of Morocco, Portugal and the United Kingdom and that we are on Berlin time. It affects our working days.
In the next video we show you How does the time change affect us? .
The European Commission wants to abolish the time change – winter time
The European Commission has been at the origin for several years of the idea of abolishing the time change to go from summer time to winter time. In February 2022, after making the proposal, they were asked to carry out a survey on how it would positively and negatively affect the citizens and after carrying out the study, they changed that the main objective of this winter was the energy saving but the reality did not show a big ecological change in energy. Moreover, according to a survey conducted in July this year, 80% of citizens are in favor time is respected.
If this proposal succeeds, each country will be able to choose its schedule, but from Brussels we hope that the European countries agree and maintain the same schedule for all and during the same year. For now, we will have to wait for the resolution.
Tips to make time changes affect you less
There is no doubt that the the weather is changing They also have various effects on our body. Just as when we roll back our clocks, we rejoice at the thought of being able to sleep an extra hour, when we move our clocks forward, we complain that our body considers waking up an hour earlier to go to work. In any case, the most normal thing is that you quickly get used to this change, although there are people who are really affected by this variation. To make your life easier, we want to give you some tips that will make the next change you will have to face more bearable.
Slowly advance or reverse the time
Some experts advise, if possible, to make the change gradually so that our body gradually gets used to the new schedule. So you can move your clock forward or back a quarter of an hour in the days leading up to the change so that you are fully accustomed to the new time when the time comes. This anticipation may not be achievable for things like when you start work or when you take a ride, but it can greatly help your body adjust to new sleeping and eating habits. So moving your meal or bedtime forward or backward fifteen minutes earlier or later will make the change less traumatic for your body.
don’t change your routine
Some people decide to use medication to get used to the new schedule or take a nap in the middle of the day to catch up on sleep lost with the change. We recommend that you don’t, because altering your routine will only make your body take a lot longer to get used to the change. If you feel tired or somewhat disoriented, it is always best to get our body to recover energy through natural means, such as eating foods full of vitamins, spending more time in the sun or paying more attention to our hydration, among other possibilities. This way, your body will be able to get a bit more extra energy to overcome bouts of fatigue that you might feel during the day without resorting to means that might make your body difficult to get used to the change.
If you can, don’t resort to caffeine
Many people increase their caffeine intake to cope with the changing hours, especially when the body feels like it’s gotten less sleep than usual. However, it is an option to avoid, since caffeine is a stimulant that can negatively affect our mood. Plus, it can also disrupt our sleep even more, making that extra caffeine intake that was supposed to only get us through those tough days a daily thing. Therefore, try not to increase your coffee intake during this time.
If you have young children, try to prepare them in advance for this change.
Children are usually the ones who notice this variation the most, especially at mealtimes and at bedtime. When a time change occurs, their sleep and hunger patterns are completely altered, so they and their parents can have a very difficult few weeks getting used to the new situation. So, if you have children, try to make the transition as smooth as possible by gradually moving your sleeping and eating times forward or back in the weeks immediately preceding. If possible, move your schedule forward or backward by five to ten minutes in the days preceding the time change. That way, when the day comes, they’ll barely notice the difference.