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When the clocks go back

When the clocks go back

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As autumn approaches, the days become shorter. This also means that daylight saving time will soon be coming to an end before we know it.

Fall, which officially began on September 22nd, brings with it beautiful fall colors and darker evenings, leading to the shortest day of the year in December.

Here’s what you should know about the end of daylight saving time in 2024.

When does summer time end?

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, 2024 at 2 a.mthe first Sunday in November. This marks the return to standard time.

When will the clocks go back?

When local time reaches 2 a.m. on November 3, clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m

Your smartphones, computers and smartwatches automatically adjust to the time change. However, if you have device clocks, old-fashioned clocks or analog clocks, remember to set them manually.

More: This is where Michigan’s fall colors are expected to be at their peak

What is Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight saving time is when “daylight” begins an hour later in the morning and lasts an hour longer in the evening, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

This allows the daylight hour to be coordinated with the time when most people are active outside. Daylight saving time is intended to save energy as most people spend time outside during the warmer months rather than at home, which saves energy.

When is the shortest day of the year in 2024?

The shortest day of the year marks the winter solstice, the first day of winter. This year it falls on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

When does daylight saving time start in 2025?

Daylight saving time begins again on Sunday, March 9, 2025.