Daylight Saving Time ends, with clocks set to move back one hour at 2 a.m. today, giving residents an extra hour of sleep. According to WSVN, this change will cause earlier sunsets across South Florida, with Miami and Fort Lauderdale seeing sunset at 5:38 p.m. and Key West at 5:46 p.m.
Standard time will remain in effect through winter until clocks move forward again in spring. NBC News reports that this year’s Daylight Saving Time began on March 9 and ends November 1. During this period, sunset times will continue to shift earlier as daylight hours shorten.
Not all states observe the change. Hawaii and most of Arizona, along with U.S. territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico, stay on standard time year-round. DST was originally introduced to maximize daylight during summer months, though only about one-third of countries still observe it, according to the Pew Research Center.
NBC News also noted that discussions continue regarding the health and safety impacts of DST. Some experts warn that disruptions to natural sleep cycles can occur when people wake in darkness or go to bed later due to delayed melatonin production. Despite legislative proposals such as the 2022 Sunshine Protection Act, no permanent federal decision has been made.
Residents are advised to set clocks back before going to bed Saturday night to avoid confusion Sunday morning.
