Many overseas students who come to study in Australia get to know about a new word they never hear of before “Daylight Saving”? Does this imply that we must preserve daylight? or does it imply employing solar panels to gather sunlight throughout the summer? None of the above. So, in this post, we’ll go over all you need to know about Daylight Saving Time in Australia.
What exactly is Daylight Saving Time?
During the summer, Daylight Saving Time (DST) causes the clocks to advance by one hour. The goal of daylight saving time is to have one more hour of daylight in the evenings. It makes your day feel longer and also helps to preserve power, thereby saving the world a little.
When did it all begin?
In 1895, George Hudson, a New Zealand astronomer, suggested the concept for the first time. Residents in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, however, were the first to use it in 1908.
Daylight Saving Time (DSI) was first observed in Australia in 1916. Although it wasn’t until 1967 that daylight saving time became more common following a drought in Tasmania. In the 1970s, other states adopted the practice.
Some people may be surprised to learn that Australia is not the only country that observes daylight saving time. Around the world, 70 nations participate in daylight saving time.
In Australia, which states and territories observe daylight savings time?
In Australia, the following states and territories observe daylight savings:
New South Wales (NSW)
Victoria
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory South Australia
So, if you live in any of the following states: X Queensland X Northern Territory X Western Australia
Except when traveling interstate or interacting with people from states and territories that observe daylight savings, you do not need to be concerned with daylight savings.
When does Daylight Saving Time in Australia begin and end?
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of October and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of April in Australia.
In 2022, daylight savings time begins on October 2, 2022, and concludes on April 2, 2023.
How should I proceed?
If you live in any of the states or territories indicated above, all you have to do is set your clock forward by one hour on the first Sunday of October and backward by one hour on the first Sunday of April.
You normally don’t need to adjust the time on your mobile devices since your mobile network operator does it for you.
If you live in an area of Australia that does not observe daylight saving time, you do not need to take any action.
When daylight saving time begins, you lose an hour of sleep, but you get it back when it ends.
Is this having an effect on your health?
However, some studies suggest that it might temporarily disturb your sleeping routine, dietary habits, appetite, and so on.
There is no scientific proof that it is harmful to your body. When daylight saving time begins, you may feel exhausted as a result of a loss of sleep. It may also take some time for your body to acclimate to the new schedule.
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