Daylight Savings 2024: When does Daylight Saving Time end and clocks ‘fall back’ this year?

When is daylight saving time 2024?

Daylight saving time (DST) is a practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that evenings have more daylight. In the United States, DST begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. So in 2024, DST will begin on March 10th and end on November 3rd.

What time do clocks change for daylight saving time 2024?

At 2:00 AM on March 10th, 2024, clocks will move forward 1 hour, to 3:00 AM. On November 3rd, 2024, at 2:00 AM, clocks will move back 1 hour, to 1:00 AM.

Why do we have daylight saving time?

DST was first implemented in the United States during World War I as a way to conserve energy. The idea was that by moving clocks forward during the summer months, people would use less artificial light in the evenings. However, studies have shown that DST actually has very little impact on energy consumption.

Today, DST is primarily used to give people more daylight in the evenings. This can be beneficial for activities such as gardening, golfing, and spending time outdoors. However, DST can also have negative effects, such as disrupting sleep schedules and increasing the risk of car accidents.

Should we keep daylight saving time?

There is a lot of debate about whether or not we should keep DST. Some people argue that it is an outdated practice that no longer serves any purpose. Others argue that it is a valuable way to make the most of the daylight hours. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to keep DST is a political one.

In 2023, the US Senate passed a bill that would make DST permanent in the United States. However, the bill has not yet been passed by the House of Representatives. If the bill is passed, it would go into effect in 2025.