Tag: Daylight Saving Time

Turning Back the Clock: Returning to Standard Time

Nations located along the equator see little benefit to Daylight Saving Time since the difference in the number of daylight versus dark hours varies little. For the rest of us, it’s good to remember to “spring forward, and fall back.” You’ll lose an hour of sleep in the spring and gain an hour in the… Read more »

Does Daylight Saving Time Reduce Energy Usage?

Hawaii and Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Cultures throughout history have adjusted time measurement to maximize the use of daylight and increase productivity. Versions of Daylight Saving were adopted in Europe and America with the growth of railroads and the industrial age in the 1800s. Daylight Saving Time… Read more »