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Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner, bringing the annual ritual of setting clocks ahead one hour. The time shift happens in March, marking the transition to longer, brighter days as we move closer to spring.
So, when exactly do we “spring forward”? This year, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. That’s when clocks jump ahead by an hour—meaning sunrise and sunset will each occur later in the day compared to Saturday, March 8.
The idea behind DST is simple: by shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening, we maximize natural light and cut down on artificial lighting use. While it may take a few days for sleep schedules to adjust, many people welcome the extended daylight hours.
Despite common misconceptions, the tradition didn’t start because of farmers. The idea of changing clocks to make better use of daylight dates back centuries, with Germany first adopting DST during World War I as an energy-saving measure. The United States followed suit in 1918, and after several adjustments over the years, the current system was signed into law in 2005. Today, DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
And in case you were wondering—it’s Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time (despite how often the latter is mistakenly used).
So don’t forget: when you go to bed on Saturday night, March 8, set your clocks ahead one hour to avoid any morning confusion. The extra evening daylight will be here before you know it!
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