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On Sunday, daylight saving time comes to an end, granting one additional hour of sleep and earlier nights for the rest of the year.
At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks will fall back to 1 a.m. Make sure to reset this change on any manual clocks that require it.
While updating clocks, it is recommended to check smoke alarms.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms in working condition cut the risk of dying in a house fire in half.
Despite controversy and consistent challenges to bring it to an end, daylight saving time continues in the United States, barring Hawaii and the majority of Arizona.
The most recent attempt to get rid of clock changes was a proposed federal law called the Sunshine Protection Act. Despite passing in the House of Representatives with a 308-117 vote, things have stalled in the Senate.
According to Congress.gov, daylight saving time began in 1918 alongside the establishment of the United States time zones.
Most people prefer the conclusion of daylight saving time to the beginning, which will next occur on March 14, 2027.
Despite the extra hour of sleep that comes with the end of daylight saving time, health effects result from the changes. According to the American Medical Association, the annual back and forth of time changes disrupt circadian rhythm, which is responsible for sleep cycles which play a part in regulating hormones such as melatonin and cortisol.
Daylight saving time disrupts the natural rhythm of seasons, increasing the amount of sunlight in winter.
Regardless of one's stance on daylight saving time, it would be wise to set clocks back on Sunday to stay on schedule with the rest of the town.