Get Ready for an Extra Hour of Sleep: Daylight Saving Time Ends in North Carolina
Daylight Saving Time Ends on November 5, 2023
Residents of North Carolina will get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, November 5, 2023, as Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes to an end.
Clocks Fall Back 1 Hour at 2:00 AM on November 5th
At 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 5th, clocks should be turned back one hour. This means that sunrise and sunset will occur one hour earlier than they did during DST.
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time was first implemented in North Carolina in 1961. The idea behind DST is to make better use of daylight by moving the clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in the fall.
Benefits of Daylight Saving Time
DST has several benefits, including:
*- Reduced energy consumption
- Increased opportunities for outdoor activities
- Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Disadvantages of Daylight Saving Time
However, DST also has some disadvantages, such as:
*- Disruption of sleep patterns
- Increased risk of accidents
- Potential health problems
When Does Daylight Saving Time End in Other Parts of the US?
Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of November in all states that observe it. This means that DST will end on the following dates in other parts of the US:
*- November 5, 2023: Eastern Time Zone
- November 5, 2023: Central Time Zone
- November 5, 2023: Mountain Time Zone
- November 5, 2023: Pacific Time Zone
Don't Forget to Adjust Your Clocks!
Don't forget to adjust your clocks back one hour on November 5th to avoid being late for appointments or missing out on an extra hour of sleep.
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