No more leap seconds! Timekeeping is officially changing

The Future of Timekeeping

The world’s timekeepers announced that leap seconds will no longer be added to clocks starting in May 2027. This change will ensure that world clocks remain aligned with astronomical time.

Why the Change?

This change is being made to keep world clocks in sync with astronomical time. Leap seconds have been used to keep world clocks aligned with the Earth's rotation.

Future Plans

The new timekeeping system will provide more accurate and consistent timekeeping. This change will be an important development for scientists and engineers.