"Unlock the Clock: Your Guide to Daylight Saving Time 2024 Revealed!"

Monday, 5 February 2024

Daylight saving time "springs forward" in March, leading to an hour loss of sleep.

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The time adjustment occurs between March and November, affecting daily lives and prompting clock changes.

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Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 a.m. local time.

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Clocks go ahead by one hour during the springtime shift.

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Daylight saving time for 2024 ends on Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. local time.

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The purpose of daylight saving time is to maximize daylight in the evenings during warmer months.

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The vernal equinox on March 19 marks the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Hawaii and Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) do not participate in daylight saving time.

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Legislative efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have faced challenges in Congress.

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