Daylight Saving Time 2024: Why 62% of Americans Want to Abandon the Clock Change

As the leaves begin to turn and temperature cools down, Americans once again find themselves on the cusp of the biannual time change. This year, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is set to conclude on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 A.M. local time. As we prepare to “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep, it’s worth examining this long-standing practice, its impacts, and the ongoing debate surrounding its future. The Mechanics of the Time Change For most of the United States, the end of DST means turning clocks back one hour. This ritual, often summarized by the phrase … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time 2024: Why 62% of Americans Want to Abandon the Clock Change