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I average out the spring and fall changes and just set my clocks 39 minutes ahead year-round.

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[โ€“] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But who cares? Everything would be open 8am-5pm GMT regardless if it's sunny or dark outside. Go visit the Grand Canyon at midnight, it's the same as at sunrise or at noon!

[โ€“] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

No it wouldn't, generally it's healthier for humans to sleep at night, so businesses are going to trend towards operating during sunlight hours.