Several smartphones will automatically switch to winter time Government sources confirm that Jordan will continue using daylight saving time

Some smartphones in Jordan will experience time changes next Friday, as they automatically adjust from daylight saving time to winter time, which may confuse some users.

This issue comes amid ongoing debate over the implementation of winter time in Jordan for 2025.

Official sources confirmed that the government will not change its decision to maintain daylight saving time (GMT +3), which was adopted following the Khassawneh government’s decision to cancel winter time in Jordan at the beginning of 2025.

Why do some phones display the wrong time?

The problem stems from how certain smartphones are programmed, as they rely on two time systems: daylight saving and winter time. Although Jordan observes daylight saving time year-round, some older devices automatically switch to winter time based on their previous settings.

It is also noted that the issue may affect some phones of the same model, while other devices show the correct time, depending on each device’s operating system updates.

Easy steps to fix the time issue

• Restart the phone: This simple step often resolves automatic time adjustment issues.
• Update the operating system: Installing the latest available version is recommended, as updates contain fixes to ensure the correct time.
• Manually set the time: If the first two steps do not work, users can manually adjust their device to the correct daylight saving time (GMT +3). The process varies by phone model, but nearly all smartphones provide this option.