INDIANA — Residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning as Daylight Saving Time begins.
The time change means most people will lose an hour of sleep Saturday night, but the trade-off comes with longer daylight hours in the evening as spring approaches.
When clocks move forward, sunrise and sunset both occur later in the day. While mornings may feel a little darker at first, evenings will stay brighter longer — meaning the sun will no longer set before many evening activities, including the nightly news.
A Good Time for Safety Checks
Many safety officials recommend using the time change as a reminder to complete a few household safety tasks, such as:
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Checking smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries
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Reviewing family emergency plans
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Updating clocks on appliances and vehicles
Adjusting to the Time Change
Losing an hour of sleep can take a few days for the body to adjust. Experts suggest going to bed slightly earlier and getting morning sunlight to help reset your internal clock.
Daylight Saving Time will continue until November, when clocks are set back an hour and standard time returns.
For now, residents should remember the familiar phrase: “Spring forward, fall back.”