Daylight Saving, also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST), is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the warmer months of the year in order to extend evening daylight. This typically involves moving the clock forward in the spring (“springing forward”) and setting it back in the fall (“falling back”) to revert to standard time. The primary purpose of Daylight Saving is to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer, which can lead to energy savings, increased outdoor activity in the evening, and potential reductions in road accidents. The practice is observed in several countries, but not universally, and its effectiveness and impact are often subjects of debate. Daylight Saving Time typically starts in the spring and ends in the fall, but the specific dates and implementation can vary between regions.
Daylight saving time involves moving clocks forward by an hour each spring, except in Hawaii and most of Arizona. Initially implemented during World War I in 1918, the time shift…