🌸 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 West Virginia
The economic implications of Daylight Saving Time in West Virginia 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 3%.
However, the transition periods create temporary disruptions. Studies estimate that the Monday following the spring time change results in approximately $413 million in lost productivity nationwide due to sleep deprivation and adjustment issues.
Health Considerations for West Virginia Residents
Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in West Virginia. The spring forward transition is associated with a 10% 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.
Agricultural Considerations
Farmers in West Virginia 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.
Arizona and Hawaii are the only US states that don't observe DST statewide.