Daylight saving time ends; set clocks back before bed on Saturday

Daylight saving time ends this weekend, when the clocks “fall back” an hour.

The seasonal time change is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 5. Daylight saving time concludes at 2 a.m. that day, marking the official hour to reset all clocks to standard time. This adjustment instantaneously reverts local time to 1 a.m., granting an additional hour.

Here’s what to know about the transition.

What occurs during daylight saving? Daylight saving time was established to maximize Northern Hemisphere daylight as spring days lengthen and fall days shorten. Its aim is to append an hour of sunlight to the end of the workday, aiding in fuel and electricity conservation.

Which states have abandoned daylight saving time? Hawaii and Arizona are the sole U.S. states that abstain from daylight saving time, with the exception of the Navajo Nation, which observes it in some parts of Arizona. Arizona’s decision in 1968 was predicated on the state’s scorching climate, favoring cooler evening hours. Hawaii, due to its proximity to the equator, enjoys consistent sunlight throughout the year.

Will daylight saving time make a comeback in 2023? Yes, Wisconsin is among the states that continue to observe daylight saving time. Since 2007, daylight saving time commences on the second Sunday of March and concludes on the first Sunday of November, a change from its previous schedule starting on the last Sunday of April and ending on the last Sunday of October.