Whether you’re in favor or not, this weekend is Daylight Savings. That means that on Sunday, March 1oth, 2024 at 2:00am, we’ll all be setting our clocks forward an hour.
The pros of Daylight Savings
Of course, there are good things about the the time change. For one, the sun will set an entire hour later than usual, showing that spring is on its way! With more sunlight in the evenings, those suffering from seasonal affective disorder might start to feel a little better, and we won’t have to drive home from work in the dark at 6:30pm anymore! It’s also a great sign that spring is on the way, and with it, warmer weather and more sun!
The cons of Daylight Savings
And then there’s the pretty obvious con to Daylight Savings… we’re going to lose an entire hour of sleep. Make sure you’re able to sleep in a little extra on Sunday, because if you wake up at 10am, remember, you’re really waking up at 9am on your body’s time. The sun will also rise an hour later (just like it will set an hour later), but of course as we move toward the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year, we’ll gradually get more light on both ends of the day.
More information on Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time will last all spring and summer, and conclude in November, on Nov. 3rd, 2024. Then we’ll set our clocks back, and start the whole cycle over again!
Arizona and Hawaii are the only two states in the United States who do not observe Daylight Saving Time, and stay on Standard Time all year-round.
Get ready to spring an hour forward, Atlanta! And get ready for some spring weather!
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