Daylight Saving Time Ends: Reflecting on Seasonal Changes

Daylight saving time, a seasonal practice observed by most of the United States, is coming to an end on November 5, 2023. This practice involves setting the clock forward by one hour in the spring and then setting it back in the fall, aiming to optimize daylight usage. While the majority of states participate, exceptions include Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii, along with several overseas territories.

The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established daylight saving time as a system used across the US. It begins on the second Sunday in March and concludes on the first Sunday in November, with time changes occurring at 2:00 a.m. local time. A helpful mnemonic reminds us to “spring forward, fall back,” indicating the clock moves forward an hour in spring and back an hour in fall.

In 2022, the Sunshine Protection Act was passed by the United States Senate, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent. However, it did not receive approval from the U.S. House of Representatives.

As we bid farewell to daylight saving time for this year, let’s reflect on its impact on our daily routines and the changing of the seasons.

Here is some additional information about daylight saving time: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_the_United_States