Daylight-Saving Time


Daylight-saving time (DST) begins three weeks early this year, on March 11, and lasts one week longer than normal, ending Nov. 4. As we prepare for the unusual transition, find out about unusual daylight-saving time happenings from years past.

Daylight-Saving Time

Find out more about daylight-saving time including the reasons it was adopted and the history behind the idea. Learn about several quirky situations produced by inconsistant DST policies.

    Technology Watch

    Daylight-saving time may help save energy and reduce crime, but the switch to early daylight-saving time may cause technology problems.

      Government Links

      If the early daylight-saving time is confusing, get the exact time from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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