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Turning clocks back one hour divides opinion but brings more morning light
Clocks go back 60 minutes on Sunday, 25 October 2026, shifting from 02:00 to 01:00 on mainland Portugal and Madeira, and from 01:00 to 00:00 in the Azores, marking the return to winter time. While it is commonly seen as gaining an hour of sleep, experts note it can cause fatigue by altering sleep patterns, though it aligns biological clocks better with morning sunlight so children do not travel to school in the dark.
Why it matters
On Sunday 25 October 2026, remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bed, as the time change shifts your sleep schedule and morning daylight hours.Correio da ManhãRead original ↗
