Daylight Saving Time start, "spring forward" weekend schedule

This Sunday, Americans will "spring forward" an hour for daylight saving time, sparking debate on the tradition's necessity and impact.

This weekend, Americans across the country will once again participate in the tradition of daylight saving time by setting their clocks forward, losing an hour of sleep but gaining more daylight in the evenings. This practice has been in place for over a century, with the time adjustment affecting the daily routines of millions of people and leading to disruptions in sleep patterns and schedules.

Despite the annual time change, there has been a growing sentiment against daylight saving time in recent years, with some legislative efforts to abolish the practice stalling in Congress. However, as we approach the start of daylight saving time this Sunday, many cities are already experiencing later sunset times as the Earth tilts towards the sun and summer draws near.

Daylight saving time begins in March and ends in November, with clocks being adjusted by one hour in each direction to maximize daylight in the evenings during the summer and mornings in the winter. While most Americans participate in this time change, there are exceptions such as Hawaii and Arizona, along with some U.S. territories, who do not observe daylight saving time due to various reasons such as climate and geographic location.

As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, it's important to understand the history and significance of daylight saving time, as well as the potential impacts it may have on our daily lives. Despite the debates and discussions surrounding the practice, for now, Americans will continue to adjust their clocks twice a year in accordance with this long-standing tradition.