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When Does the Time Change in Russia?

2024 DST Schedule

🌸 Spring Forward

N/A

2:00 AM → 3:00 AM

🍂 Fall Back

N/A

2:00 AM → 1:00 AM

Spring Transition

Lose one hour of sleep but gain evening daylight

Summer Months

Enjoy extended daylight hours for outdoor activities

Fall Transition

Gain an extra hour of sleep as we return to standard time

Winter Months

Earlier sunrises help with morning routines

Health Considerations for Russia Residents

Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in Russia. The spring forward transition is associated with a 8% increase in heart attacks during the first three days after the change. Car accidents also spike by approximately 7% on the Monday following the spring time change.

Health Tip: Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night for four days before the spring time change.

Did You Know?

Germany and Austria-Hungary were the first countries to use DST in 1916 during World War I.
The energy savings from DST are debated, with modern studies showing minimal impact.
Daylight Saving Time was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 as a way to conserve candles.