What Is Daylight Saving Time?

– 🌞 Clocks move forward 1 hour in spring & back in fall. – Goal: Use more natural daylight, save energy. – 🔹 2025 Start: March 9 | End: November 2

A Brief History of DST

📜 1784 – Ben Franklin suggests it (as a joke!). ⏳ 1916 – Germany adopts DST during WWI to save energy. 🇺🇸 1918 – U.S. follows, then repeals it after the war. 🕒 1966 – The Uniform Time Act standardizes DST in the U.S. 🔄 2005 – DST is extended by 4 weeks in the U.S.

The Pros & Cons of DST

– Energy Savings – Less artificial lighting needed. More Outdoor Time – Longer daylight hours. Improved Safety – Fewer evening accidents. ❌ Cons: Sleep Disruptions – Harder to adjust. Productivity Loss – Temporary work slowdown. Not Universal – Some places don’t observe it.

Key DST Dates for 2025

– 🔜 Spring Forward – March 9, 2025 (Move clocks 1 hour ahead). 🔙 Fall Back – November 2, 2025 (Move clocks 1 hour back).