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Daylight Saving Time Begins March 11

What is Daylight Saving Time?

During Daylight Saving Time, clocks are turned forward one hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Today, approximately 70 countries worldwide utilize Daylight Saving Time, in at least some portion of the country. The U.S. started observing it in 1918, so it celebrates it’s 100th birthday, this year.

In March, we move the clock forward one hour, losing an hour of sleep. In November, we move the clock back one hour, regaining that extra hour of sleep.

An easy way to remember it is: Spring forward, Fall back.

Before you go to bed on March 10, be sure to set the clocks forward one hour!

Photo: Mark Lee

Spring Forward Fall Back

Time

Daylight Savings time in the United States begins at 2.00am on Sunday morning. This means you move the clock hands forward by an hour when you go to bed on Saturday night.  It is also interesting to note that time changes in other countries may not be happening this weekend. Most of Europe does not change until the last Sunday in March. For more information about the history and why we do this check out, http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/