03/07/2026
It’s here
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is when the clock is set forward by 1 hour in the spring and set back by 1 hour in the fall to make better use of daylight. ⏰☀️
How it works
• Spring (“spring forward”) – clocks move ahead 1 hour, so evenings have more daylight.
• Fall (“fall back”) – clocks move back 1 hour, returning to standard time.
In most of the U.S., DST starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
Example
When DST begins:
• 1:59 AM → jumps to 3:00 AM
• You lose one hour of sleep, but evenings stay brighter later.
Why it exists
The idea was to:
• Use more natural daylight in the evening
• Potentially save energy
• Give people more daylight after work/school
The practice became widespread in the U.S. after the Uniform Time Act, which standardized when states observe it.
Interesting facts
• Not all places use DST. For example, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii stay on standard time year-round.
• There’s ongoing debate in United States about whether to eliminate it.
For this year
In 2026, clocks move forward on March 8 at 2:00 AM. So tonight you’ll lose an hour of sleep. 😴➡️☀️
