Get ready for the upcoming change!
Most U.S. locations (excluding Hawaii and parts of Arizona) will transition to daylight saving time on March 10 at 2 a.m., “springing forward” by one hour.
This shift maximizes daylight in the afternoon and evening until we “fall back” on Nov 3.
The tradition, often credited to Benjamin Franklin, became a U.S. practice during World War I for energy saving.
Despite attempts to eliminate clock changes, legislation faces challenges in Congress.
For instance, Alabama passed a bill for year-round DST in 2021, but broader bipartisan support is needed for nationwide change.