Daylight Saving Time Starts This Weekend


(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – You might feel a little more tired than usual on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins.

 

Most Americans will spring forward, moving their clocks ahead one hour and losing an hour of sleep in the process. 

 

Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time, nor do the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the Virgin Islands.  

Daylight Saving Time was standardized by Congress in 1966 as part of the Uniform Time Act, establishing a standard for the dates for adding and subtracting an hour. 

 

The recent changes to begin Daylight Saving Time in March instead of April were made to save energy. 

 

There are some who do not benefit from the clock change, such as farmers who rise early and have to work longer in the dark before sunrise.  

 

Daylight saving decreases the amount of sunlight in the morning, but allows more light to be available in the evening by moving ahead one hour. 

 

Fire chiefs also remind people to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend.

More from Local News

Events

MMH Hosts Topping Out Ceremony

The ceremony commemorates a major milestone where a steel beam is hoisted into the structural framework of the new hospital.

Ketchum Receives Indiana Superintendent of the Year Award

The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ (IAPSS) held their annual banquet on Thursday.

Senator Leising Files Bill Removing Excessive Requirements for Educator Literacy Endorsement

The literacy endorsement is intended to train teachers in the Science of Reading.

Batesville One Win Away from State Title Game

The Bulldogs travel to #2 Heritage Hill tonight.

Aston Named HCAC Offensive Player of the Year, Salyers Makes 2nd Team All-Conf.

Two former East Central Trojans had big seasons at the Mount.

Local Sports Report - November 20, 2024

East Central's girls basketball team remained undefeated.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Toby Keith - A Little Talk And A Lot More Action

Ernest Would If I Could 0:04
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 0:02
Lady A Just A Kiss 23:59
Cole Swindell Forever To Me 23:56