Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend: What You Need to Know
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Daylight Saving Time is ending soon, and many Americans will need to change their clocks. On Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. local time, clocks will fall back one hour to 1 a.m. This means people will gain an extra hour of sleep, but it also changes the time they wake up, go to work, and do their daily activities.
The change happens every year in the United States. In the spring, clocks move forward one hour, and in the fall, they move back one hour. Most phones, computers, and other digital devices update the time automatically. However, some items, such as microwaves, ovens, car clocks, and wall clocks, may need to be changed by hand. Experts say it is a good idea to check these devices before going to bed on Saturday night.
To prepare for the time change, people can take a few simple steps. They can go to bed a little earlier on Saturday night to make up for the lost sleep, or they can keep their normal schedule. Because it gets dark earlier in the evening after the change, it is also important to be careful when driving or walking outside. Many people find that their bodies need a few days to adjust to the new time.
As the clocks fall back, the days will become shorter, and the sun will set earlier. Daylight Saving Time will start again next spring, when clocks move forward in March.
Sources: Time Magazine
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