Daylight saving time could start as early as November 2024. Understand

Minister of Mines and Energy, Alasdair Silveirahe recognized the “necessity” and “real possibility” that the summer will be restarted in November this year. The measure was suspended in 2019 by Jair Bolsonaro (PL), who said there was no benefit from changing the hours in the months with more sunlight.

“oh Daylight saving time is a real possibilitythis decision has not been made, but I met with the airlines, it is already public that if there is nothing that could change the current situation in the next few days, that the need for summer time for the month of November to come into effect. very urgent”, said Silveira.

“We only know how important energy is when it is lacking. We are experiencing the biggest water crisis in the last 74 years,” he said.

The minister had emphasized the importance of the measure to guarantee energy during the so-called “peak hours”.from 6 pm to 8 pm. Changing the schedule is a way to take the pressure off the electricity time for a few months.

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin also wants to return to the summer time and said it was a “good alternative”. “There will be no shortage of energy, but we all need help. Summer time can be another good option to save energy”, he said.

The definitive decision on the return of this measure will be made through the Government, that is, it will be evaluated by the president. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT).

Before Bolsonaro, daylight saving time would start in October or November and usually end in February.