as we approach the end of Summer and the beginning of fall it's the time of year again when we need to prepare for the end of daylight saving time this year on Sunday November 3rd 2024 we will set our clocks back by 1 hour officially marking the end of daylight saving time and the return to Standard Time this annual transition is often met with mixed feelings on one hand the shift gives us an extra hour of sleep a welcome bonus for many after a long summer on the other hand it also means that our evenings will become darker earlier which can take some getting used to as the days grow shorter and the nights longer it's important to understand the reasons behind this time change and how it impacts our daily lives the primary purpose of Shifting the clocks back is to better align daylight hours with our daily schedules particularly during the winter months when natural daylight is scarce by adjusting the time we aim to make the most of the daylight available which historically has been believed to help save energy by reducing the need for artificial Lighting in the evening however recent studies suggest that the Energy savings might be minimal and some have questioned the overall effectiveness of this practice the transition to Standard time is also meant to ease our adjustment to the shorter days of winter for many people this change helps to gradually shift daily routines making the shift to less daylight a bit smoother despite these intended benefits there is an ongoing debate about whether the time change remains necessary some are you that maintaining a consistent time throughout the year would be more beneficial reducing disruptions to sleep patterns and daily schedules as we prepare for the time change it's important to consider how it might affect you while gaining an extra hour of sleep is a ice spk the adjustment to darker evenings might impact your daily activities and mood it's a good opportunity to reassess your routines and make any necessary adjustments to cope with the shorter daylight hours the conversation around the relevance of daylight saving time continues with increasing support for a more consistent approach to managing time year round for now though we will adhere to tradition and set our clocks back on November 3rd embrace the extra hour of sleep and prepare for the longer nights ahead stay subscribed for more videos