According to German news agency dpa, daylight saving time in Europe ended early Sunday morning when clocks were set back one hour to mark the transition to winter time.
Clocks across the region were set back from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m., making standard time or winter time effective again until March 29, 2026.
The signal for the automatic adjustment of clocks in Germany is sent by the Federal Institute for Physics and Metrology (PTB), based in the northern German city of Braunschweig.
The signal is transmitted via the DCF77 long-wave transmitter in Mainflingen, near Frankfurt, and PTB experts ensure that radio-controlled clocks, clocks at train stations, and various industrial clocks receive the signal.
The time change is intended to make better use of daylight during the shorter days during the northern hemisphere winter.
The move also has an impact on the transport sector, where train and flight schedules have to be readjusted to ensure punctuality.
While some argue that this measure helps save energy, there are also critics who state that its impact on energy savings has yet to be concretely proven.
