Daylight Savings Time Explained

Daylight savings has long been one of the most confusing “times” of the year. This short video explains daylight savings.

Daylight savings, (often abbreviated as DST) was created over 100 years ago as a way to make better use of daylight.
The idea was to advance the clock by one hour so that there is more sunlight in the evening and less in the morning.

This entertaining educational video was created by CGP Grey, and breaks it down in a fun way.

If you’re looking for a well-written explanation of daylight savings time National Geographic For Kids has more information on their website here.

“When updating legislation in the 1980s, Congress noted that daylight saving time has many benefits, including “more daylight outdoor playtime for the children and youth of our Nation.” National Geographic.

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BONUS JOKE: What is the best pet for daylight savings time? ANSWER: A watchdog.

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