Clocks to Fall Back an Hour for Daylight Saving Time

What is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Daylight Saving Time, or DST, is an annual practice in many countries where clocks are temporarily shifted forward one hour during the spring and back by one hour during the autumn.

How Does DST Affect Us?

DST is intended to make better use of daylight hours. When clocks are moved forward in the spring, people get an extra hour of daylight in the evening. However, when clocks are moved back in the autumn, it means an hour less of daylight in the evening and an hour more in the morning.

When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2023?

In the United States, DST ends on the first Sunday in November. In 2023, this falls on November 5th. At 2:00 AM on November 5th, clocks will be turned back by one hour, to 1:00 AM.

• Daylight saving time in the United States ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November.
• In 2023, Daylight Saving Time ends on November 5th.
• On that day, clocks will be turned back by one hour to 1:00 AM.

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?

DST was first introduced as a wartime measure during World War I. The idea was to conserve energy by making better use of daylight hours. It was believed that by moving clocks forward in the spring, people would use less artificial light in the evenings, when it is typically darker.

Is Daylight Saving Time Beneficial?

There is some debate about whether DST is beneficial or not. Some studies have shown that it can lead to a slight increase in energy savings, but others have found that the benefits are negligible.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Daylight Saving Time?

Pros:

• Can lead to a slight increase in energy savings.
• Gives people an extra hour of daylight in the evening during the summer months.
• May reduce the number of traffic accidents.

Cons:

• Can disrupt sleep patterns.
• May increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• Can be confusing and disruptive for people who travel frequently.