Clocks hang on a wall in Hands of Time, a clock store and repair shop in Savage, Md., Friday, March 8, 2013. It's the weekend to spring ahead for daylight saving time. Officially, the change starts Sunday at 2 a.m., and most Americans will get an hour less sleep but will gain an hour more of evening sunlight in the coming months. Not every place makes the switch. The exceptions are Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas.
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Spring must be around the corner. It's time to set the clocks forward for daylight saving time.
At 2 a.m. local time Sunday, daylight saving time arrives with the promise of many months ahead with an extra hour of evening light.
You lose an hour of sleep, but make sure to turn the clock ahead — spring forward — before heading to bed Saturday night to avoid the panic of a late rise.
It's also a good time to put new batteries in warning devices such as smoke detectors and hazard warning radios.
Some places don't observe daylight saving time. Those include Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas.
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 3.
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When will this madness end? Get rid of these clock changes. Depression rises in the winter when you drive home from work in the dark at 5pm. I wish the whole nation would get rid of it, but since Hawaii and Arizona can do it, why can't Utah. More..
@ joseywales: Actually, driving home in the dark at 5 pm in the winter is the norm - during winter months we are on standard time. The changes from DST are during the spring and summer.
Maudine- I was referring to the movement called Permanent DST. Leaving the clocks where they are now, not falling back. I guess you could say moving away from the "norm". Times change (pun intended) and many believe that there could be energy More..