Italy ends daylight saving time on October 26, 2025

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Italy will revert to standard time on Sunday, October 26, 2025, moving clocks back one hour at 3 AM. This marks the end of daylight saving time. The practice, originally proposed satirically by Benjamin Franklin, was officially adopted in Italy in 1916 to conserve energy during World War I. It aims to maximize natural light and reduce electricity consumption. While intended for energy savings, the impact is debated due to modern energy use patterns. The European Union has considered abolishing the time change, but a decision remains pending.


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