🌸 Spring Forward
2:00 AM → 3:00 AM
🍂 Fall Back
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
Economic Impact of DST in Oregon
The economic implications of Daylight Saving Time in Oregon are significant and multifaceted. Retail businesses often report increased sales during DST months due to extended evening daylight hours, which encourages shopping and dining out. The tourism and recreation industries particularly benefit, with golf courses, theme parks, and other outdoor venues seeing revenue increases of up to 5%.
However, the transition periods create temporary disruptions. Studies estimate that the Monday following the spring time change results in approximately $511 million in lost productivity nationwide due to sleep deprivation and adjustment issues.
Health Considerations for Oregon Residents
Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in Oregon. The spring forward transition is associated with a 7% 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.
Energy Consumption Patterns in Oregon
Recent studies on energy consumption during DST in Oregon show modest savings of approximately 0.3% in electricity usage. However, these savings are offset by increased gasoline consumption as people take advantage of extended daylight for travel and recreation. The net energy impact remains a subject of ongoing research and debate among policy makers.
Did You Know?
DST was extended in the US in 2007, adding 4 weeks to the DST period.
The European Union voted to end DST in 2019, but implementation has been delayed.