Daylight Saving Time 2024: When will it end? Date and Time
DST) ends for 2024. This annual ritual, which involves «springing forward» in March and «falling back» in November, will see its conclusion on November 3 this year.
End Date and Time for 2024
In 2024, daylight saving time will conclude at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. At this time, clocks will be set back one hour, providing an extra hour of sleep and aligning with the end of the DST period, as per a report by The Enquirer
Why Do We Gain an Hour in November?
The end of daylight saving time in November results in a gain of one hour, which shifts daylight from the evenings to the mornings. This adjustment aims to accommodate the shorter days of fall and winter, ensuring more daylight during the morning hours. Conversely, the «spring forward» shift in March extends evening daylight into the summer months, as per a report by Cincinati.
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Historical Context of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time was standardized in the United States with the passage of the Uniform Time Act in 1966. This legislation established DST as running from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November each year. The Department of Transportation (DOT), which oversees time zones and DST practices, cites benefits such as energy savings, reduced traffic accidents, and lower crime rates as reasons for maintaining DST, according to a report by Cincinati.
States and Territories Exempt from DST
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