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Head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, MP Eng. Haitham Al-Ziyadin, called on the government to reconsider Jordan's current year-round daylight saving time policy and reinstate standard winter time during the cold season to safeguard citizens, students, and employees.
In an official letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Al-Ziyadin stated that maintaining the current time format throughout the entire year forces students and workers to leave their homes in the early morning hours during winter amid freezing weather conditions. He emphasized that this poses serious safety concerns—particularly for young school children—while adding to the daily burdens of Jordanian families.
Al-Ziyadin noted that reverting to winter time by setting clocks back 60 minutes during the winter months would positively impact daily routines and better align with natural sunrise and sunset shifts, establishing a pragmatic balance between administrative requirements and public safety.
He urged the Cabinet to thoroughly re-examine the policy and enact a decision prioritizing the safety and well-being of citizens.