Daylight Saving Time Guide

Daylight Saving Time was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 and was widely adopted during World War I to conserve fuel. Today, it remains a common practice in many countries, though the specific dates and rules vary by region.

During DST, clocks are set forward by one hour (usually at 2:00 AM local time), effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This is commonly known as "spring forward." When DST ends, clocks are set back one hour ("fall back"), returning to standard time.

The transition typically occurs on a Sunday in the early morning hours to minimize disruption. In the Northern Hemisphere, DST generally runs from March to November. In the Southern Hemisphere, it runs from September/October to March/April.