Daylight Saving Time Ends in Portugal

Day: Daylight Saving Time (DST) typically ends in Portugal on the last Sunday of October. At this time, clocks are turned back one hour at 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM, allowing for an extra hour of sleep.

History: Daylight Saving Time was first adopted by Germany during World War I to save energy, and many countries, including Portugal, followed suit. The practice involves setting the clock forward in spring ("spring forward") and back in autumn ("fall back") to make better use of natural daylight during the evenings.

Traditions: There are no specific traditions associated with the end of DST in Portugal. It's a modern construct rather than a cultural event.

Activities:

• People usually take advantage of the "extra hour" to sleep.
• Some may need to manually adjust their clocks, although many modern devices do this automatically.
• It's a reminder for many to check and replace batteries in smoke detectors and other safety devices.

The end of DST marks a return to standard time and is often associated with the onset of shorter days leading into winter.