As the winter season draws to a close and spring approaches, many citizens in Egypt are inquiring about the start date of daylight saving time for 2025. Daylight saving time involves advancing the clock by one hour, allowing for greater utilization of daylight and promoting energy conservation.
The start of daylight saving time in Egypt for 2025 is set according to a recent law, which stipulates that the transition from standard time will occur on the last Friday of April, specifically on April 25. At midnight on that day, clocks will be moved forward to 1:00 AM. Daylight saving time will remain in effect until the last Thursday of October.
The purpose of implementing daylight saving time in Egypt is to save energy by extending daylight hours and thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting in public institutions and households. The time change usually takes place on a Friday, as it is a public holiday for most sectors to mitigate any potential disruptions or negative impacts on people's daily activities and their work routines.
For individuals needing to adjust the time on their mobile devices, the process is straightforward: simply go to the phone's settings, access the clock application, select the option to change the date and time, and set the clock one hour ahead.
In conclusion, synchronizing with daylight saving time is expected to be straightforward thanks to advancements in technology and heightened public awareness. It is important for residents to stay informed about any news related to this topic and to review the guidelines to ensure that their daily routines and official appointments are not affected.
YOGYAKARTA - The Traffic Corps (Korlantas) of the National Police is preparing for traffic engineering plans that include contraflow and one-way systems to prevent congestion during the return flow to the homeland for Eid 2025. Understanding the schematics for contraflow and one-way systems during Eid is essential for travelers to ensure smoother and more efficient journeys.
Contraflow refers to a traffic flow engineering system that reverses the normal direction of travel. This method is often implemented on toll roads to alleviate congestion. A counterflow system changes the regular use of a road section by allowing vehicles to travel in the opposite direction. Similarly, the one-way system is another traffic engineering arrangement designed to eliminate vehicle congestions.
Both contraflow and one-way systems aim to enhance road capacity and mitigate traffic jams. Knowing the specifics of these traffic arrangements for Eid will help ensure that homecoming trips are safer and more comfortable.
According to the official website of Korlantas, the contraflow system will be applied on the Jakarta-Cikampek road, specifically in the stretch from KM 40 to KM 70, starting from April 3, 2025, at 2 PM until April 7, 2025, at midnight. During this period, vehicles will be allowed to travel in the opposite lane to alleviate congestion.
Following the contraflow implementation, the one-way system will be initiated from KM 70 of the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road to KM 414 of the Semarang-Batang Toll Road. All toll entrances to Jakarta will be closed, with vehicles redirected from the Cisumdawu toll road through the Cimalaka and Cisumdawu Jaya toll gates.
Additionally, in cases of heavy congestion towards Jakarta, traffic will be diverted via established alternative routes, including the Cisumdawu, Padaleunyi, Cipularang, and South Jakarta Cikampek II Toll roads. To ensure a seamless return journey, the police will preemptively clear the main traffic lanes and rest areas before the implementation of the one-way traffic rule.
The operations for the homecoming traffic flow will be organized on March 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM WIB, while the actual contraflow and one-way traffic arrangements will occur on April 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM WIB.
This information on the schedule for contraflow and one-way traffic engineering during Eid 2025 is crucial for travelers planning their routes. Keep up to date with selected news updates to ensure a smooth journey during the holiday season.
