If you like to enjoy the late afternoon on a terrace or by the river to watch the sunset, we have good news: the days are about to get ‘longer’, as daylight saving time means more light and more time spent outdoors.
From 1:00 a.m. on the last Sunday in March, March 29, clocks will be set forward one hour to 2:00 a.m. in mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago. In the Azores, clocks will be set forward from midnight to 1:00 a.m.
Less sleep, more natural light
Daylight saving time marks the symbolic end of winter, with the aim of making better and greater use of natural light during the longer months. In practice, you sleep one hour less, but you can increase your Vitamin D levels on any terrace.
Late sunset
At the moment, the sun sets just before 6:00 p.m., but from Sunday, March 29, it will gradually say ‘goodbye’ later and later. If you like to capture the warm colors of sunset, check out this itinerary in Lisbon.
Change the time manually?
Nowadays, we hardly have to worry about manually adjusting the time, as many modern devices do it automatically. However, if you still use old radios, or have less ‘technological’ cars and appliances, don’t forget to switch to daylight saving time, or you risk being late for work.
Twice a year
The clock changes twice a year: on the last Sunday in March, to mark the start of daylight saving time; and on the last Sunday in October, to mark the end of daylight saving time.
Although it is not a long flight to another continent, the truth is that these changes can cause sleep disturbances, so it is recommended that you prepare in advance so that your body can adjust without suffering such an abrupt impact. How? For example, before daylight saving time begins, go to bed a little earlier so that the lost hour of sleep affects you as little as possible.
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