Chapter 1
The satirical spark and wartime clocks
Chapter 2
The great energy saving myth
Chapter 3
Our bodies vs the clock
Chapter 4
A world divided over time
YOUR GOAL
Master of Spring forward, fall back, and the battle over time
Ch 4 · A world divided over time
misslily Daylight Saving Time
Most of the world is leaving their clocks right where they are
misslily While New South Wales observes daylight saving, Queensland rejects it, creating confusing Australian time zones that disrupt flights
misslily Dramatic warm light illuminates a polished world map highlighting nations rejecting daylight saving.
Fun Fact
Arizona's unique choice: Most of Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, preferring cooler, darker evenings to escape the scorching desert heat.
Glossary
daylight saving time (noun)
The practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. Morocco recently abolished this practice, joining regions like Arizona that reject seasonal clock changes.
The practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. Morocco recently abolished this practice, joining regions like Arizona that reject seasonal clock changes.
Quiz
What type of permanent time do health experts recommend over the proposed permanent Daylight Saving Time?
Quiz
In what year did the European Parliament vote to support ending seasonal clock changes across the EU?
Quiz
Which Australian state does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time, causing time differences with its southern neighbors?
Quiz
Which two major continents almost entirely reject the practice of Daylight Saving Time?
Quiz
What is the name of the proposed United States bill that aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
Quiz
Which U.S. state does not observe Daylight Saving Time, partly to avoid extra hot evening hours?
Quiz
In which year did Brazil officially suspend Daylight Saving Time after finding it saved no energy?