Officially, daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. the morning of Sunday, March 8. At that time, we’ll change the clocks to say 3 a.m., thereby losing an hour (since the hour between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. never happens). If you’re wondering “Why 2 a.m.?” it’s reportedly because that was a dead spot in the railway schedule back when railroads were influential in nationwide timekeeping.
Double check the times of long-distance meetings before the time change
While most of the U.S. changes clocks together, parts of Arizona do not, nor do Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or most other island territories. What's even more confusing is that some countries outside the U.S. have their own daylight saving time that doesn't sync exactly with ours. Most of Europe will wait to change their clocks until March 29.
Pets and kids may not be able to read a clock, but they know exactly when it’s feeding time or wake-up time. That can create difficulties: On Monday morning, the clock will say 8 a.m. when it still kind of feels like 7 a.m. You may have a tough time getting your kids out of bed in time for the school bus, and your dog may not be ready for meals and walks at the usual time.
Tie these six-month household tasks to the time change
Smoke detectors should usually be checked or their batteries changed every six months, so the time change is a good reminder to do that. We have a list here of other household tasks you may want to link to the time change, like switching the direction of your ceiling fans (they should blow air downward in winter and upwards in summer).
Fix your sleep routine in preparation for Daylight Saving Time
If you’re losing an hour of sleep, you might as well make sure you’re making the most of the sleep you do get. Now is a good time to revisit all those sleep hygiene tips that you may not be following as well as you know you should. Decide on a bedtime, and give yourself some wind-down time beforehand where the lights are low and you’re doing relaxing things in dim lighting. Have your bedroom dark and cool, and consider planning some outdoor exercise for the morning if you can.
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