Daylight saving time will end on Sunday night, clocks will move back by one hour

The transition to standard Central European Time will occur this Sunday, with clocks moving back one hour at 03:00. This change affects public transport schedules, including night trains and buses, which will adjust their departure times accordingly. The winter time will remain in effect until the last Sunday of March next year. While electronic devices will update automatically, people need to manually adjust their wall and wrist watches. The practice of daylight saving time was introduced for energy savings, but its relevance has diminished over time. The European Commission planned to end mandatory time changes in 2022, but member states could not agree on a permanent time. Experts warn of increased accident risks due to earlier darkness during the transition.