Seasonal time change survey

Seasonal time change survey - Until March 3rd at midnight, an online survey is asking the French if they want to keep the seasonal time change, or if they prefer, once and for all, to adopt a fixed time. If there is change, it won’t be implemented until 2021. France adopted the change of seasonal time in 1976. A European directive could, within two years, put an end to changes in seasonal timetables in the European Union.

As early as 1784, the American inventor Benjamin Franklin proposed to change the time to "save candles" and enjoy an hour of sunshine. The measure was first applied in 1916 during wartime. At the end of the 1960s, several countries agreed to regularly adjust the hours according to the season, in order to save energy. France entered the game in 1976.

Since February 3rd, and until March 3rd at midnight, an online questionnaire is available on the website of the National Assembly, to know whether to keep the time change, or opt for one of the two. Opting for either summer or winter time.

Last local news

Evening Update Monday 30th June 2025

Philippe Mettoux, who was set to become Monaco’s next Minister of State, has withdrawn before taking office, citing opposition and lack of support to ... Evening Update Monday 30th June 2025 Read More

30/06/2025

French and Riviera News Monday 30th June 2025

A nationwide ban on smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops – but not café terraces – h... French and Riviera News Monday 30th June 2025 Read More

30/06/2025

Evening Update Friday 27 June 2025

The Var and the Alpes-Maritimes are on an orange heatwave alert from midday tomorrow, Saturday. A yellow alert is in force for the rest of Friday unti... Evening Update Friday 27 June 2025 Read More

27/06/2025

French and Riviera News Friday 27th June 2025

The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has agreed to remove the Israeli flags outside Nice city hall. French and Riviera News Friday 27th June 2025 Read More

27/06/2025

Evening Update Thursday 26 June 2025

Three people have died in a serious accident on the A8 motorway this morning. Two cars were involved in a head-on collision near the Mandelieu East in... Evening Update Thursday 26 June 2025 Read More

26/06/2025