Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time helps us get more daylight in the evening. Imagine it like this: we move our clocks forward by one hour in spring, so the sun feels like it stays out longer when we are playing outside or eating dinner. In fall, we move them back so we can enjoy more sunlight in the morning.

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When you move your clock forward by one hour, the sun feels like it stays out longer in the evening so you can play outside more.
Moving clocks back in fall means you get up to school with more sunlight shining through your window.
Your parents might feel confused when they have to change their clocks twice a year.

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