🌸 Spring Forward
N/A
2:00 AM → 3:00 AM
🍂 Fall Back
N/A
2:00 AM → 1:00 AM
Spring Transition
Lose one hour of sleep but gain evening daylight
Summer Months
Enjoy extended daylight hours for outdoor activities
Fall Transition
Gain an extra hour of sleep as we return to standard time
Winter Months
Earlier sunrises help with morning routines
Agricultural Considerations
Farmers in China have historically had mixed feelings about DST. While the original justification for DST included giving farmers more daylight hours, modern farming practices rely heavily on the sun's position rather than clock time. Dairy farmers particularly note that cows don't adjust their biological clocks, creating temporary disruptions in milking schedules.
Did You Know?
DST can affect health, with studies showing increased heart attacks and car accidents after the spring change.
Russia experimented with permanent DST from 2011-2014 before switching to permanent standard time.
The energy savings from DST are debated, with modern studies showing minimal impact.
Russia experimented with permanent DST from 2011-2014 before switching to permanent standard time.
The energy savings from DST are debated, with modern studies showing minimal impact.