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Briefings

The International Committee for the Control of Time eliminated the intercalary second (bissexto) following the 2026 General Conference on Weights and Measures in France, replacing it with the intercalary hour. This change affects timekeeping standards and historical date calculations, though the specific impact on daily schedules remains uncertain.

Key points

• The International Committee for the Control of Time eliminated the intercalary second (bissexto) in 2026.
• The intercalary hour replaced the intercalary second, affecting timekeeping standards globally.

Context

This decision was made at the General Conference on Weights and Measures in France in 2026, marking a shift in how time is standardized for international use.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the elimination of the intercalary second and its replacement by the hour. Specific impacts on daily schedules, historical date calculations, and the exact transition date are not fully detailed in the source.

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