WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – Daylight saving time (DST) resumes in the United States at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 10. Clocks will be set forward one hour, resulting in one less hour of sleep that night. While most clocks on smartphones and computers will set themselves, don’t forget to manually change any analog clocks.
The twice-yearly time change, often referred to as “spring forward” and “fall back,” aims to maximize daylight hours during the summer months. However, the practice has been met with mixed public opinion with some advocating for its abolishment due to potential negative impacts on health and safety.
While most of the United States observes DST some states, including Arizona and Hawaii, do not. Additionally, some U.S. territories also adhere to DST, while others maintain standard time year-round.
In 2023, legislation proposing permanent DST at the federal level, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, stalled in Congress. As of March 2024, no major changes to DST policy are expected, and the twice-yearly time changes are likely to continue.
In addition to setting clocks forward, firefighters recommend changing the batteries in all household smoke detectors.