What is daylight saving time?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is when we change the time on our clocks to get more sunlight! In the summer, we move the clocks forward by one hour. This means if it’s 7:00 AM, we change it to 8:00 AM.
Why do we do this? So, we have more time to play outside or do fun things after school! When autumn comes, we move the clocks back by one hour. For example, if it’s 6:00 PM and it’s dark, we change it to 5:00 PM. The best part? We get an extra hour of sleep!
When was DST started?
Daylight Saving Time started a long time ago, during World War I. Germany used it first, in 1916, to save energy. The United States started in 1918, but they stopped after a while. They used it again during World War II.
Now, many countries like Canada, the UK, and Cuba use DST, but some, like India, don’t need it. Countries near the equator don’t need DST because they have the same amount of sunlight all year!
DST in North America and Europe.
In North America, DST ended on 3rd November 2024. But in Europe, DST ended on 27th October 2024. Don’t worry—DST will start again next year! In the USA, it will begin on 9th March 2025, and in Europe, it will start on 30th March 2025.
Some advantages and disadvantages of DST.
DST helps people use more sunlight, which saves energy. It also gives them more time to play or do fun things after work or school, which makes them happier and healthier.
But sometimes, changing the clocks can be difficult. It can make people feel tired or confused, and remembering when to change the clocks can be tricky!
