Clocks are set to advance by one hour at two in the morning on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in anticipation of Daylight Saving Time (DST). The end of standard time and the beginning of longer, lighter evenings are signaled by this yearly time change. On Saturday, March 8, for example, the sun will set in New Jersey at about 6 p.m., but by Sunday, March 9, it will have lasted until 7 p.m. Darker mornings are a drawback, as the sunrise time is shifted from 6:18 a.m. on Saturday to 7:16 a.m. on Sunday.
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DST’s inception dates back to World War I, when it was implemented as a fuel-saving technique. During World War II, it resurfaced for comparable reasons. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 allowed states to choose not to participate in DST while establishing a national standard. DST is no longer observed in Hawaii, the majority of Arizona, and US territory like Puerto Rico and Guam.
The argument for making DST permanent has gathered steam in recent years. The biannual clock adjustments were intended to be discontinued by the Sunshine Protection Act, which was introduced in 2022 but was not approved by Congress. 19 states have stated that they are in favor of permanent DST in spite of this. Although studies show that DST’s initial deployment had little energy savings, proponents point to advantages like longer evening daylight and possible economic benefits for local communities.
The beginning of DST also marks the arrival of spring as the days progressively lengthen. The season officially starts this year on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:06 p.m. Enjoy the longer daylight hours in the meantime, and on Sunday, March 9, remember to move your clocks forward to take advantage of the upcoming brighter evenings.
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