Residents across the Delmarva Peninsula will need to adjust their clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, March 8.
At 2:00 a.m. Sunday, clocks will move forward one hour to 3:00 a.m., meaning most people will lose an hour of sleep but gain more daylight during the evening hours.
Daylight Saving Time is observed across most of the United States and is designed to make better use of daylight during the longer days of spring and summer. By shifting the clock forward, sunsets occur later in the evening, providing extended daylight for outdoor activities, travel, and commerce.
For the Delmarva region, the change will be noticeable immediately. Sunset times will move from the 6:00 p.m. hour to the 7:00 p.m. hour, with daylight hours continuing to increase as spring approaches.
While many smartphones and digital devices update automatically, officials recommend checking manual clocks, appliances, and vehicles before heading to bed Saturday night.
Safety officials also suggest using the time change as a reminder to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, replace batteries if needed, and review emergency preparedness plans.
Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, when clocks will fall back one hour as Standard Time returns.
Although the time change has been debated in recent years, no federal changes have yet been implemented, meaning Americans will continue the long-standing tradition of “springing forward” each March.
