WHAT Time Is that Meeting?

 

Be aware that different countries start and end Daylight Savings Time on different dates!

 

So, what was once a comparatively comfortable time to meet for one party may be an hour earlier or an hour later for another.

 

“Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed differently across the globe, with some countries changing their clocks twice a year, while others have abolished it entirely or maintain a permanent time. A majority of countries, particularly those near the equator, do not observe DST because the length of their daylight hours is more constant year-round. Europe and parts of North America observe DST, but with different start and end dates.”

 

And note that, “The dates for DST can vary. For example, the U.S. typically starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November, while Europe starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.”

 

Also be aware that countries in the Southern Hemisphere who observe DST are on it now!

 

Here’s more:

 

“Regions with Daylight Saving Time

• North America: The United States and Canada have many regions that observe Daylight Saving Time.
• Europe: All European Union countries and many European non-members continue to observe it.
• South America: Some South American countries, such as Chile and Paraguay, observe DST.
• Oceania: New Zealand observes DST, as do parts of Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory).
• Africa: Some countries, like Egypt, have re-implemented DST in recent years. 

Regions without Daylight Saving Time

• Asia: China, Japan, India, and other countries do not observe DST.
• Africa: Most African countries do not observe DST.
• Americas: Some parts of the United States (e.g., Hawaii, most of Arizona) and Canada (e.g., Saskatchewan, Yukon) do not observe DST. 

Countries that have abolished DST

• Russia, Turkey, and Iran are examples of countries that have abolished DST in recent years.
• Most of Mexico has stopped adjusting its clocks.”