Every year in some countries, clocks are changed for something called daylight saving time. This usually happens in March when clocks move forward by one hour.
People often remember it with the saying “spring forward, fall back.”
But why do the clocks change at 2 a.m.?
What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is a system where clocks are moved forward by one hour in spring and moved back again in autumn.
The idea is to give people more daylight in the evening during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Daylight Saving Time was introduced during World War I to save energy, and the clocks were set to change at 2 a.m. on Sunday because very few trains were running and most people were asleep, causing the least disruption.
What happens when the clocks change?
When daylight saving time begins in spring:
- Clocks move forward by one hour
- People get more daylight in the evening
When it ends in autumn:
- Mornings become brighter again.
- Clocks move back by one hour
Do you need to change the clocks?
Most phones, tablets and computers change the time automatically.
But some things at home, like ovens or microwaves, may need to be changed manually.
Do all countries use it?
No. Many countries, including Maldives, do not use daylight saving time.
But countries like the United States and many in Europe still change their clocks every year.
