With just two weeks until Election Day and the end of daylight saving time in the U.S., it’s important to know what to expect when the clocks fall back on Sunday, Nov. 3. This year, daylight saving time will end, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep, but also potentially causing disruptions to schedules for children and pets. Daylight saving time typically lasts from March to November, with clocks being adjusted forward in the spring and back in the fall. In 2024, the time change began on Sunday, March 10 and will end on Sunday, Nov. 3. However, there has been a push to make daylight saving time permanent, with the Sunshine Protection Act being passed by the U.S. Senate in 2022, although it did not move forward in the U.S. House of Representatives. Some states and territories in the U.S., such as Hawaii and most of Arizona, do not observe daylight saving time due to reasons such as climate or proximity to the equator. Overall, while the end of daylight saving time may bring an extra hour of sleep, it is important to be aware of the potential disruptions it can cause to daily routines and schedules.
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