Overview

• France will move clocks forward by one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, continuing the biannual daylight saving time practice.
• The European Union's 2019 directive to abolish seasonal time changes remains stalled due to geopolitical crises and member state disagreements.
• Public opposition to daylight saving time remains strong, with 84% of Europeans in a 2018 consultation favoring its abolition.
• Experts highlight the negative health effects of the time change, including disrupted sleep, increased accident risks, and challenges for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
• France's alignment with Central European Time, despite its geographical position, continues to draw criticism as the debate over time zone adjustments lingers.