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How Daylight Saving Time Works: Everything You Need to Know

What is Daylight Saving Time? Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during warmer months so that evenings have more daylight. In fall, clocks return to standard time. The common mnemonic is: "Spring forward, fall back." When Do Clocks Change? United States - Starts : Second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (clocks move to 3:00 AM) - Ends : First Sunday in November at 2:00 AM (cloc