India, Oct. 6 -- Americans are preparing for the yearly "fall back" as the existing system remains, even as Congress has made another push to make daylight saving time year-round. Under current rules, most of the US will turn back the clocks an hour in November, giving people an extra hour overnight.

When Did It Start?

Daylight Saving Time 2026 started on Sunday, March 8, across most of the United States. At 2 a.m. local time, clocks were moved one hour forward to 3 a.m., marking the beginning of the annual period of extended evening daylight. The change means daylight lasts longer into the evening, although people temporarily lose one hour of sleep when the clocks move forward. Most states observe this seasonal change, while Hawaii and...