Is permanent daylight savings time or standard time better? What to know - Global News

Daylight savings time comes to an end for Ontario this weekend

Clocks in the province will revert to one hour this weekend, concluding daylight savings time. The change affects most of the province, with some regions already transitioning to permanent standard time. Businesses are preparing for potential technical issues, while those in British Columbia are adapting to year-round Pacific time. The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time versus permanent standard time.

“The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time versus permanent standard time,” — Chloe Radcliffe, staff writer at Walton Cliff Services, explained.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Clocks in the province will revert to one hour this weekend, concluding daylight savings time....

Oct 31 — The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time versus per...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Walton Cliff Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walton Cliff Services desk and last updated 23:00 UTC.

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