Americans will soon get an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time comes to an end and clocks “fall back” for the year.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m. The change marks the return to standard time, which will remain in place through the winter months.
The twice-a-year time change means sunsets will begin arriving earlier in the evening, while mornings will see more daylight. The seasonal clock change has also fueled a yearslong debate in Congress over whether Americans should continue switching between daylight saving time and standard time.
When does daylight saving time end?
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Could daylight saving time become permanent?
The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time
permanent, eliminating the need to change clocks twice a year. Supporters of the proposal have argued that keeping more daylight in the evening could benefit families, businesses and outdoor activities.
But unless Congress approves legislation changing the current system, Americans will still need to turn their clocks back one hour in November and move them forward again when daylight saving time returns in the spring.
The bill now awaits action in the Senate. Both chambers are currently on summer recess, with the Senate scheduled to return Sept. 14.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: When does daylight saving time end? Could it become permanent?
