time switch

British  

noun

1. an electric switch that can be set to operate an appliance, such as a light or an oven, at a particular time

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Example Sentences

If you notice your pet attempting to wake you up earlier in the days following this weekend’s time switch — such as your cat walking on your head or your dog whimpering at your bed, Branson said — take this as a sign that your pet is still aligned with your routine before daylight saving time.

From Seattle Times

But if you haven’t been preparing your pets for the switch, the good news is you can still adjust routines in 15-minute increments in the days after the time switch, Branson said.

From Seattle Times

It remains to be seen what contribution the time switch will make in the effort to win over Ukrainian hearts and minds, when even Russians themselves are resistant to such changes.

From New York Times

You can use lighting to delineate between your working day and leisure time – switch from task lighting and bright uplights to cosier lamps.

From The Guardian

Farmers don’t give a hoot about DST and in fact strongly opposed it when the time switch was first made in March 1918 as a wartime measure.

From Washington Times