When Does the Time Change in Pennsylvania?

2028 DST Schedule

🌸 Spring Forward

2028-03-12

2:00 AM → 3:00 AM

🍂 Fall Back

2028-11-05

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 Pennsylvania 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?

The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the system of uniform Daylight Saving Time throughout the US.
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.