Between the night of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March 2018, precisely at 2 am, remember to move the clock forward one hour. If you have a smartphone, smart watch, tablet or computer, changing the solar time todaylight savings time it will happen automatically without you doing anything, so you can set the alarm normally.
Summer and winter time, a look at the world
But not everyone will have to abide by this rule because in some states the time marked by the sun's rays takes precedence over thedaylight savings time, beating the rhythm of the day 365 days a year. Iceland, Armenia, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine know something about it. Taking a look from above, however, all the countries that are part of the European Union have long since adopted thedaylight savings time.
Then there are the countries where the circadian rhythm is established in parts by thedaylight savings time, in others from the solar one, such as in America, Brazil and the oceanic continent. In Africa and Asia, most regions run exclusively with solar time. To determine whether or not the time change multiple factors are involved, including political, social and economic.
Summer time: advantages and disadvantages
The advantages are well known to Italians since the First World War, a period in which summer time was established, even if the first to speak seriously (but was not heard) was Benjamin Franklin, in 1784. Then as now the aim is the same: by moving the hands forward, it is possible to use natural light for a longer time and thus less use artificial light. Saving energy every year, in many states scattered over the earth in a period that, although variable, can span six months, brings a considerable economic advantage. Estimates speak of more than 500 million euros of savings in Italy every year.
The scientific field seems to want to shift the focus of attention to the disadvantages caused by this change. Not only millions of Italians who are not inclined to choice turn up their mouths, but also science. L'La Sapienza University of Rome points to numerous side effects that would spill over to the psycho-physical state. Stress, insomnia and mood swings are just some of the ailments directly linked to time change. Then the scientists from Germany, Finland and the USA who, looking at the phenomenon with a magnifying glass, report risk factors on the well-being much more important that can spread like wildfire.
Studies, taking into consideration above all the week following this change, they report a lower performance in the workplace and school for the little ones, an increase in road accidents due to fatigue and less safety in general.
But the state of health and its direct consequences are also influenced by personal daily choices. Surely what you can do to make the most of this short amount of time is to try to take advantage of the previous day by going to bed at least an hour earlier than usual. Not only will you sleep sixty minutes less on the first day, but it may take you longer to fall asleep. In case of insomnia try to do relaxation exercises and drink herbal teas recommended by Morfeo. Also, try to limit your caffeine intake along with sodas and foods that you know aren't great sleep allies. Our body will take a little longer than the clock to move its hands, but it usually takes a few days of readjustment to get everything back to normal.
Good time change!
