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Leap Second Might Be Abolished Threatening Internet And Systems
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News18•14-10-2026, 10:47
Leap Second Might Be Abolished Threatening Internet And Systems
- •A major change may occur in the global timekeeping system as authorities consider abolishing the leap second.
- •Representatives of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures met in Versailles, France, to vote on the proposal.
- •Since 1972, a total of 27 extra seconds have been added to clock time to synchronize with Earths rotation.
- •If approved, the new timekeeping method could take effect from May 2027, impacting internet services and financial systems.
Key Questions Answered
Representatives of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures are meeting in Versailles, France, from October 12 to 15 to discuss and vote on a proposal to abolish the leap second system.
If everything goes according to plan and the proposal is approved, the new timekeeping method will officially come into effect starting from May 2027.
If the leap second system is abolished, the concept of using a leap hour to correct time discrepancies when they reach one hour has been put forward.
