I’m in no way supporting daylight savings time, however as stated in the AI, it made it light later at nite. And in the early decades of the 20th century and before it saved on candles and oil for oil lamps which was the predominant source of light. With electricity it became less important in modern countries, but in poorer countries it is still somewhat like that.
For instance, most Filipinos earn about 10 bucks a day yet electricity costs double our rates. So they have conservation of power more in mind
I’m in no way supporting daylight savings time, however as stated in the AI, it made it light later at nite. And in the early decades of the 20th century and before it saved on candles and oil for oil lamps which was the predominant source of light. With electricity it became less important in modern countries, but in poorer countries it is still somewhat like that.
For instance, most Filipinos earn about 10 bucks a day yet electricity costs double our rates. So they have conservation of power more in mind