Earth Hour

Category: Environment / Climate Change

  • Earth Hour is a global environmental movement associated with WWF.

  • It began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.

  • Traditionally, people switch off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbolic action for the planet.

  • Earth Hour 2026 was observed on 28 March 2026 at 8:30 PM local time.

  • 2026 marked the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour.

Prelims fact: Earth Hour started → 2007 → Sydney → WWF.