When does daylight saving time start in the U.S. in 2024?

• Daylight saving time in 2024.
• When do we spring forward?
• Here’s what you need to know.

For many living in the U.S., Sunday, March 10 will mark the beginning of daylight saving time (DST).

This is a bi-annual time change that that occurs in the spring and the fall.

For decades, DST has been aimed at taking advantage of natural light to save electricity.

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Twice a year people in the U.S. wonder: Do I need to set my clocks forward or back?

The answer is clear: when daylight saving time begins, clocks should be set forward one hour. This adjustment is officially made at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March.

Most modern electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers, make the change automatically.

This makes the transition easier for many. However, analog clocks and some older devices will require manual updating.

Daylight saving time 2024

DST in the United States is regulated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, according to Gestión.

This law sets the guidelines for changing the clocks.

Under this law, most states in the U.S. change their clocks, although some have chosen not to go through the time change.

Arizona, for example, opted out in 1968.

Exceptions to daylight saving time

There is an exception in Arizona, the Navajo Nation does observe DST.

In addition to Arizona, there are other territories and states in the U.S. that have chosen not to implement DST.

These include American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

These locations have opted to maintain standard time throughout the year.

The Uniform Time Act

Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November when clocks are set back one hour to return to standard time.

This change marks the end of the DST, meaning it gets dark earlier.

Although the time change is routine, it can affect people’s sleep patterns and daily routines for a few days.

However, the primary goal of daylight saving time is to maximize daylight and reduce energy consumption in the evenings.

How changing the clocks can affect people

Daylight saving time in the United States is an bi-annual event for most people.

Although some states and territories choose not to participate in the time change, it remains an important part of culture and daily life in many parts of the country.

Daylight saving time is just a small reminder of the constant dance of time and light that defines our lives.

So, people should start preparing to spring forward this week, according to Gestión.