Quick Answer: 2028 Time Change Dates
At 2:00 AM, clocks will spring forward to 3:00 AM
At 2:00 AM, clocks will fall back to 1:00 AM
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Health Considerations for North Carolina Residents
Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in North Carolina. The spring forward transition is associated with a 5% increase in heart attacks during the first three days after the change. Car accidents also spike by approximately 6% on the Monday following the spring time change.
Historical Context
- DST can affect health, with studies showing increased heart attacks and car accidents after the spring change.
- Daylight Saving Time was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 as a way to conserve candles.
- The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the system of uniform Daylight Saving Time throughout the US.
Tips for North Carolina Residents
Be extra cautious driving the Monday after the spring time change - accident rates increase.
Take advantage of the 'extra' hour in fall to catch up on sleep or tackle a project.
Check and replace smoke detector batteries when changing clocks - it's a good reminder!
Use the extra evening daylight in summer for outdoor activities and vitamin D.
Why do we change clocks?
Daylight Saving Time was implemented to make better use of daylight during summer months, theoretically saving energy and providing more evening daylight for activities.
Do all states observe DST?
No, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Some territories also opt out of the time change.
Is DST being eliminated?
While there have been various proposals to eliminate DST, as of 2028, most regions continue to observe the biannual time change.