2025 Time Change Schedule
| Season | Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2025-03-30 | 2:00 AM | Clocks forward to 3:00 AM |
| Fall | 2025-10-26 | 2:00 AM | Clocks back to 1:00 AM |
Time Until Next Change
Economic Impact of DST in Ireland
The economic implications of Daylight Saving Time in Ireland are significant and multifaceted. Retail businesses often report increased sales during DST months due to extended evening daylight hours, which encourages shopping and dining out. The tourism and recreation industries particularly benefit, with golf courses, theme parks, and other outdoor venues seeing revenue increases of up to 3%.
However, the transition periods create temporary disruptions. Studies estimate that the Monday following the spring time change results in approximately $559 million in lost productivity nationwide due to sleep deprivation and adjustment issues.
Technology and Time Changes in 2025
Modern devices handle DST transitions automatically, but some systems still require manual updates. In 2025, ensure your smart home devices, car navigation systems, and older electronics are properly configured. Many IoT devices now use internet time servers for automatic updates, reducing the burden on users in Ireland.
IT departments should be particularly vigilant about server time synchronization, especially for systems handling financial transactions or time-sensitive operations.
Preparation Tips
✓ Take advantage of the 'extra' hour in fall to catch up on sleep or tackle a project.
✓ Use the extra evening daylight in summer for outdoor activities and vitamin D.
✓ Remember that not all countries change on the same date - check international meeting times carefully.
✓ Check and replace smoke detector batteries when changing clocks - it's a good reminder!