On an analog clock it is usually very clear what you have to do to set winter time; this is usually the only function available besides displaying the time. But how can you set winter time on your iPhone?
Winter time on your iPhone
Winter starts once a year. The clock will then be reset for an hour at three in the morning. That means you can sleep in an hour longer. In principle, setting the time on an iPhone and iPad goes without saying. Apple has programmed its device so that you don’t have to touch your iPhone at night. However, it is good to check this on your iPhone to avoid confusion. You do this by following the steps below.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone;
- Tap on ‘General’ and then choose ‘Date and time’;
- Check whether the time zone is set to Amsterdam, so that it automatically adjusts to winter time. Or use the switch at ‘Set automatically’, so you don’t have to do anything.
On which days does winter time start?
Winter time starts on the last Sunday in October and lasts until the last Sunday in March. Then the clock will advance another hour and we will continue in summer time. Below you will find the exact dates for winter time 2020 and the coming years.
- October 25, 2020 (winter time 2020)
- October 31, 2021 (winter time 2021)
- October 30, 2022 (winter time 2022)
- October 29, 2023 (winter time 2023)
- October 27, 2024 (winter time 2024)
- October 26, 2025 (winter time 2025)
- October 25, 2026 (winter time 2026)
- October 31, 2027 (winter time 2027)
- October 29, 2028 (winter time 2028)
- October 28, 2029 (winter time 2029)
- October 27, 2030 (winter time 2030)