https://xkcd.com/2846

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I average out the spring and fall changes and just set my clocks 39 minutes ahead year-round.

  • Takumidesh@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    International travel would be way more confusing.

    If I land somewhere at 9am local time I know that the bank will be open when I land and it will be day time.

    If everyone is on the same time and I travel somewhere it will be a complete surprise (or I will have to figure it out before hand) whether or not it will be the middle of the night or the middle of the day.

    • PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee
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      8 months ago

      But who cares? Everything would be open 8am-5pm GMT regardless if it’s sunny or dark outside. Go visit the Grand Canyon at midnight, it’s the same as at sunrise or at noon!

      • Takumidesh@lemmy.world
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        8 months ago

        No it wouldn’t, generally it’s healthier for humans to sleep at night, so businesses are going to trend towards operating during sunlight hours.