Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday: Turn your clocks ahead

Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 a.m. local time, with most states shifting the clocks one hour forward. This means an extra hour of daylight in the evening, but it also comes with the trade-off of losing one hour of sleep. If you observe DST, remember to set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday night or when you wake up on Sunday morning.

Chambana Todaynbcbayarea.comIf you observe DST, remember to set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday night or when you wake up on Sunday morning.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 a.m. local time, with most states shifting the clocks one hour forward. This means an extra hour of daylight in the evening, but it also comes with the trade-off of losing one hour of sleep. If you observe DST, remember to set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday night or when you wake up on Sunday morning.

The shift results in a later sunrise and a sunset that will occur an hour later. While DST has been in place since 1918 to conserve energy, the practice has faced increasing criticism over the years. Some argue it disrupts sleep schedules, leading to a growing debate on whether it should be permanently ended or kept.

Although most states continue to observe DST, some have pushed for permanent daylight-saving time, while President Donald Trump has expressed support for eliminating DST altogether. As the conversation around DST continues, for now, most will follow the tradition of adjusting the clocks this weekend, enjoying the extra daylight and preparing for the return of standard time in the fall.