Daylight Saving Time ends in Germany ― Date, History, and Details

Daylight Saving Time ends in Germany

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History of Daylight Saving Time ends in Germany and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends in Germany on the last Sunday of October. At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks are turned back one hour to 1:00 a.m. DST resumes on the last Sunday of March, when clocks are moved forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

DST was first introduced in Germany in 1916 during World War I. It was adopted again in 1940 during World War II. After the war, DST was continued in some parts of Germany, but it was abolished in others. In 1980, DST was once again standardized throughout the country.

DST is not observed in the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia, and most of the eastern German states. These regions have opted out of DST because of the milder climate and the extra hour of sunlight in the evening is not necessary.

Although DST ends in October, the days continue to get shorter until the winter solstice on December 21.