As Key Biscayne residents wind down their Saturday, here’s a friendly reminder that tonight you’ll gain an extra hour of sleep when clocks turn back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.
The United States officially shifts from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time tonight, marking the unofficial start of the shorter, cozier days of late fall.
The idea of changing the clocks dates back more than a century. The United States first adopted Daylight Saving Time during World War I to conserve energy, and the practice became standardized under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. The goal was simple: make better use of daylight during the longer days of spring and summer.
Most states still follow the tradition today, though Hawaii and most of Arizona have opted out.
For Floridians, the time change happens every November, when clocks “fall back” one hour, and again in March, when they “spring forward.” While many appreciate the extra hour of sleep, others are less fond of the early sunsets that follow.
Whether you love or hate the switch, it’s a good idea to double-check your household clocks before you call it a night. And while you’re at it, experts suggest taking this opportunity to test smoke alarms and replace batteries as part of an annual safety habit.
So, before you drift off, remember tonight, we gain an hour, and tomorrow’s Key Biscayne sunrise will come just a little earlier.