Summer time in Italy comes to an end this Sunday

Next Sunday, clocks in Italy and across the European Union will be set back one hour, marking the start of winter time. This annual change, known as “winter orario” (in Italian), gives you an extra hour of sleep.

Originally, DST in the European Union was scheduled to be phased out in 2021, following a vote in the European Parliament in 2019. However, the Covid-19 pandemic altered the schedule, leading to DST being extended for a few more years. .

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Approximating distances

In addition to providing Italians with a well-deserved break, the end of summer time also has an effect on the difference in time zones between Brazil and Italy.

With the clock set back by one hour, the difference drops from 5 hours to 4 hours, making communication and coordination between the two countries even easier.

Winter time, therefore, not only symbolizes the arrival of a colder season, and shorter days, but also a closer connection between nations.