Greenland's residents, who have switched to daylight saving time, adjusted the clock forward by one hour this weekend, which will be the last time it will do so.
Unlike most European countries, the time will no longer change after the end of daylight saving time in Greenland. Europe and the United States are debating whether to stick to daylight saving time twice a year. Greenland, a vast Danish semi-autonomous territory, has decided to permanently maintain the three-hour time difference for Copenhagen and most European countries instead of four.
Greenland's parliament, Inatsisartut, voted on November 24 last year to maintain daylight saving time throughout the year. Officials say this will give Greenlanders an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon and more time to do business with Europe and further afield.
"The shift in time zones marks an exciting new beginning, an equal connection connecting North America and Europe, and an opportunity to slow down in this fast-paced world," Visit Greenland, the local government's tourism bureau, said in a statement.
Geographically, sparsely populated Greenland belongs to the North American continent, but geopolitically belongs to Europe.
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its southernmost point is more than 3,200 kilometers (nearly 2,000 miles) from Copenhagen.
Its 56,000 people, predominantly Inuit, are indigenous to small towns on the west coast and Hamlet or remote coastal settlements.
I believe that Greenland's decision to maintain daylight saving time forever is a wise decision. This can increase the islanders' afternoon daylight time, providing more time for their daily life and business activities. In addition, it helps to improve business links between Greenland and Europe and other countries.
In addition, maintaining a steady jet lag also helps reduce the body's biological clock confusion when crossing time zones. This can also improve the quality of life and health of residents. At the same time, maintaining a relatively stable time difference can also bring more opportunities and benefits to the local tourism industry.
In conclusion, I believe that Greenland's decision is in line with its unique geographical and political location, which has had a positive impact on its inhabitants and economic development.