The days are getting shorter, the beautiful fall colors are coming in and temperatures are dropping as we approach the shortest day of the year (December 21).

Here’s what you need to know about the end of daylight saving time.

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, 2024 at 2 a.m. That is the first Sunday in November. This marks the return to standard time.

When do the clocks go back?

When local time reaches 2 a.m. on November 3, the clocks will be turned back one hour to 1 a.m.

Your smartphones, computers and smartwatches automatically adjust to the time change. But if you have appliance clocks, old-fashioned clocks or analog watches, don’t forget to adjust them manually.

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What is daylight saving time?

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, daylight saving time occurs when “daylight” begins an hour later in the morning and lasts an hour longer in the evening.