By starting the day early, Germans start 'Feierabend' earlier too. It isn't uncommon for people in full time jobs to finish at 4:30pm, giving them time to enjoy

By starting the day early, Germans start 'Feierabend' earlier too. It isn't uncommon for people in full time jobs to finish at 4:30pm, giving them time to enjoy the end of the daylight. That being said, I live in Germany but work UK hours, which means I start at 9:30-10am and finish after 6:30pm local time. I have a vitamin D deficiency. Go figure!