Fall Back Time Change

It’s Coming: The Time Change You’ve Been Waiting For

Brace yourselves—it’s almost that time of year again! The clocks will soon “fall back,” marking the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time. The good news? We all get an extra hour of sleep! But before you get too excited, that extra hour doesn’t mean it’s easy on our internal clocks. Our circadian rhythms can be thrown off, leaving us feeling groggy or out of sync for a few days (or longer) after the shift.

In Florida, where sunshine is already abundant, you might be wondering why we even bother with the time change. We’ve gathered answers to the most Googled questions about the upcoming shift. Let’s break it down.

When Do the Clocks Fall Back?

Mark your calendars for 2 a.m. on November 3, 2024. That’s the moment you turn your clocks back by one hour. Yes, you’ll get an extra hour of sleep, but make sure to reset those clocks—or risk showing up too early for your Sunday brunch!

When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2024?

Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. on November 3, 2024, when we revert to standard time. That means sunrise will be earlier in the mornings, but unfortunately, the sun will also set earlier in the evenings.

What Is Standard Time?

Standard time refers to the period when we’re not in daylight saving time. It begins when the clocks fall back in November and ends when we spring forward in March. So, don’t confuse it with time zones; it’s just the stretch of the year when we enjoy a bit more daylight in the morning hours instead of the evenings.

Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time: When Do They Begin and End?

Daylight saving time kicks off on the second Sunday in March each year and ends the first Sunday in November. So, for 2024, you’ll spring forward on March 10, and fall back on November 3.

Spring Forward, Fall Back

A quick and easy way to remember the time changes: “Spring forward, fall back.” In the spring, we move our clocks forward by an hour for daylight saving time, and in the fall, we move them back by an hour to return to standard time. It’s a simple trick, but it helps keep everything in order!

Whether you’re looking forward to that extra hour of sleep or dreading the early sunset, the time change is coming whether we like it or not. So get ready to “fall back” and enjoy the cozy vibes of the season!