Friendly Reminder: Big Country will ‘spring forward’ Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — It’s that time of year again — when the days get longer and we lose an hour of sleep! Heading into the early morning hours of Sunday, time will “spring forward,” taking an hour away from sleep that night. Clocks will be set forward one hour from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. as Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on March 9th.

DST marks the beginning of the warmer season and longer days. As we spring forward, we have more daylight in the evenings rather than in the mornings, which is what happens when Daylight Saving Time ends in November.

Around this time, complaints about the shift start rolling in, but there’s a reason behind the time change. The main goal is to maximize natural daylight. In the summer, longer daylight hours give us more time for activities well into the evening. Other claimed “benefits” include energy savings at home, economic advantages from extended daylight, increased outdoor activity, and even improved safety.

The general population tends to favor Daylight Saving Time (DST) since it allows for more activities, whether for work or leisure. However, the twice-a-year time change often disrupts sleep schedules and daily routines. Despite this, lawmakers have yet to make DST permanent, even though many see it as the better option.

But as you go about the next few nights, cherish that extra hour of sleep before it is taken from you on Sunday!