It feels like things are finally beginning to cool down for fall in Fayetteville.
The gradual change in temperature may have you wondering: When do I have to worry about setting my clock back, again?
Whether you’re looking forward to that extra hour of sleep or dreading two seasons of early evenings, here’s what to know about daylight saving time in 2024.
When is daylight saving time 2024?
Daylight Saving Time ends yearly at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. In 2024, we’ll return to standard time on Nov. 3 — this weekend.
This means that when clocks reach 2 a.m. local time, they should be set back one hour to 1 a.m. While many devices such as phones and computers will automatically change to standard time, you’ll still have to remember to change the time on your non-smart devices: microwaves, analog clocks, some car radios, etc.
More: What’s the Farmer’s Almanac weather outlook for fall in Wilmington?
When is the shortest day of the year 2024?
The shortest day of the year, the first day of winter and winter solstice will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21. As we approach this point, sunrise will get later and sunset will get earlier with fewer hours of daylight overall. The Earth’s tilt means the Northern Hemisphere points away from the sun.