Texas Border Business
Texas Border Business
As the crisp days of autumn set in, residents of the Rio Grande Valley in the Central Time Zone are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour this coming weekend. On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially ends, and clocks will “fall back” an hour, returning to Standard Time.
This yearly tradition gives everyone an extra hour of sleep just as the nights grow longer and mornings a little darker. While most digital clocks and smartphones will update automatically, remember to manually adjust any wall clocks, appliances, or other necessary devices.
With roots going back over a century, DST was originally implemented to make the most of daylight hours during the warmer months. While its effectiveness is debated in modern times, most of the U.S. continues the biannual tradition.
Here’s a quick checklist to help with the transition:
- Change Your Clocks: Before heading to bed on Saturday night, set back all manually adjusted clocks by one hour. Most electronic devices will take care of the change automatically.
- Home Safety Checks: This is also an ideal time to test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms and replace low batteries to protect your home.
- Ease Into the New Routine: Shifting back an hour can affect sleep patterns, so consider adjusting your bedtime slightly in the days leading up to the time change. That extra hour can feel like a gift when the day finally arrives!
- Drive Carefully: With darker evenings, remember to stay alert on the road, especially as the evening commute will be dimmer.
As Rio Grande Valley residents enjoy an extra hour of rest, remember that “spring forward” is just a few months away. Until then, take advantage of the cozier, darker evenings and settle into the coming winter months with a little extra time on your side.
Remember: “Fall Back” on November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m.
