Time change today in Spain: at what time does the clock change to enter winter time and why

However, this argument has generated controversy over the years, since numerous experts maintain that this time adjustment does not have a real impact on energy savings. Furthermore, they explain that could have negative effects on our healthespecially in the most vulnerable people, such as children, the elderly and sick patients, by altering our sleep routines.

But when is the time change scheduled to mark the transition to winter time in Spain? At what time and why should we set our clocks back this October?

When is the time change?

The early morning from Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th Octoberresidents of Spain will have the opportunity to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. Specifically, At 3:00 a.m. the clock will go back to 2:00 a.m. throughout the country, except for the Canary Islands, where this change will take place at 2 in the morning.

It will be starting this Sunday when It will dawn and dusk earlier in Spainalthough we will not be the only ones to adapt to the winter time imposed by the European Union, since the rest of the eurozone countries follow this established system.

The reason why the time changes in Spain

In Spain, we change the time twice a year for the purpose of align the workday with daylight hoursseeking better use of natural light. Since 1974, we have turned our clocks back one hour in October, and then moved them forward one hour in March, as a cost-saving measure.

It was only a few years later, in 1981when a guideline from the European Union made this regulation mandatory for countries that are part of the eurozone. However, this determination has not been free of controversy.

In 2018, the former president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Junckerchose to put an end to this custom. However, due to the pandemic, the approval of this measure was delayed until 2021, and today, this practice remains in force without a definitive date for its elimination.

The time change affects our health

According to experts, the time change can have a negative impact on our health. The alteration in our biological clock It affects our mood, which can make us more prone to irritability in our personal relationships and requires a period of adaptation on the part of our body.

Among the possible adverse repercussions that citizens may experience due to the time change include sleep disturbances, negative cardiovascular effects and a detrimental impact on children, the elderly and people with weaker health. In addition, some people may manifest symptoms such as fatigue, sadness, apathy, loss of interest in activities, difficulty falling asleep or sleeping excessively, as well as difficulties maintaining concentration.