When Does the Time Change in Wisconsin?

2027 DST Schedule

🌸 Spring Forward

2027-03-14

2:00 AM → 3:00 AM

🍂 Fall Back

2027-11-07

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

Health Considerations for Wisconsin Residents

Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in Wisconsin. 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 7% on the Monday following the spring time change.

Health Tip: Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night for four days before the spring time change.

Agricultural Considerations

Farmers in Wisconsin 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.

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Did You Know?

The European Union voted to end DST in 2019, but implementation has been delayed.
Russia experimented with permanent DST from 2011-2014 before switching to permanent standard time.
Not all countries observe DST - only about 70 countries worldwide use it.