It’s almost time to set your clocks forward!
Daylight saving time (DST) is observed by many different countries around the world, including the United States. If you’re unfamiliar with the practice, we have some basic information for you here.
DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November and is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour in order to adjust the amount of daylight in the day. During DST, the sun will set a full hour later, meaning longer days. The practice was established on the belief that it is better for health and energy conservation. Most of the United States observes DST, but the states of Hawaii and Arizona (in certain areas) do not.
This year, DST begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13. So if you’re up late and notice your digital clocks jumping straight from 1:59 to 3:00, it’s not a glitch: most digital clocks and other electronics adjust themselves automatically, though you will need to manually wind forward devices such as analog clocks, the clocks of older car models, etc.
You will lose an hour of sleep the night of the change, so plan accordingly. Some people take longer than others to adjust to the change in their sleep cycle, feeling tired in the morning and more awake closer to night at first. Be especially careful of your health in the time following the start of DST. You can prepare for the change by gradually setting back your wakeup time in the days leading up to DST, and better adjust afterward by spending time outdoors in the daylight and taking short naps (under 20 minutes) during the day to stave off feelings of drowsiness.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@gravityintprog.com. Stay safe and healthy!
