Why Queensland does NOT have Daylight Savings.
It's a question that often crosses our minds, especially when you observe the sunrise patterns as you travel northward.
You might have noticed this phenomenon while watching morning shows like Sunrise on Channel Seven and the Today show on Nine.
For instance, during live broadcasts from places like Cairns or Mt Isa,
even though it's 6:30 am in Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Daylight Saving Time (EDST) in other parts of Queensland and New South Wales,
the sun has yet to rise in Cairns.
This unique sunrise pattern has sparked discussions about the relevance of Daylight Saving Time,
especially in regions further north.
Many people in these areas argue that they don't need the extra hours of sunlight after work, which Daylight Saving Time would provide.
Curiosity led me to do some research, unlike others who might not bother. Exploring the Bureau of Meteorology website (http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/satellite/),
I stumbled upon satellite images that tell a compelling story.
When you observe the visible images in summer, you can clearly see the sun doesn't adhere to the traditional east-to-west trajectory.
Instead, it rises in the southeast and sets more towards the northwest. Yes, Interestingly, it doesn't follow state borders, and Daylight Saving Time zones don't either.
The world's time zones are strategically set up to align daylight with local time.
Now armed with this knowledge, we realise that the sun rises at a 45-degree angle across our country, especially in places north of Brisbane.
Logically, this means that towns like Townsville should share the same time zone as Adelaide, and Weipa should align its time with Perth.
It's a fascinating revelation that challenges our conventional understanding of time and daylight.
13 Jan 05:25AM Eastern Daylight Time /ESDT, This is 4.25AM EST (QLD time)
13 Jan 06:25AM Eastern Daylight Time /ESDT, This is 5.25AM EST (QLD time)
13 Jan 07:25AM EDT/ESDT, This is 6.25AM EST
(Images are from: JMA and NOAA GOES-9 image via Bureau of Meteorology.GMS-5 backup with GOES-9 operated by the joint effort of JMA and US NOAA
NESDIS over the western Pacific.)
So it is basically the timing of Daylight and the Geography of our state which is really the main reason for not having DST.
But also the decision not to adopt Daylight Saving Time in Queensland is influenced by a combination of climate, economic factors, public opinion,
and the desire for consistency in time zones.
While DST can offer benefits in terms of energy savings and extended evening daylight, these advantages are less pronounced in Queensland
due to its unique geographic and climatic characteristics.
Different Time Zones IN QLD ?
We are a Complete State not a half broken up Northern State,it just seems to me that a lot of these people who want Daylight saving here in Our Great State ,
have escaped from the southern states to live in up here, and are hell bent on turning Queensland into the same place they just moved from.
Just look at the images and maybe it will help people understand why it does not work for all of our state,
I recently came across an article on the www.news.com.au website
that outlines some of the concerns other people have about Daylight Saving Time.
It's starting to shed light on why this change doesn't resonate with everyone.
This is just my perspective, but I genuinely appreciate the ability to rise early in the morning and enjoy a walk before work while it's still light outside.
Best regards,
Allan
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