When you spring forward, you gain golden, long evenings. That 5 PM sunset in January turns into a 7:30 PM sunset in June. Suddenly you can grill burgers in daylight, go for a run after work, or just sit on the porch and judge your neighbors. It’s a magical time.
You also get that weird twilight at 9 PM. Kids are still playing. Birds are still chirping. And you’re thinking, “Wait, shouldn’t I be in pajamas by now?” Nope. It’s only 8:30 PM. Allegedly.
Just brace for the first week. You’ll be tired. You’ll drink extra coffee. You’ll snap at your partner for breathing too loud. That’s normal. Don’t worry.
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How to survive the switch
Start going to bed 15 minutes earlier a few days before. I know, easier said than done when Netflix is right there. But try. Or just embrace the chaos and take a nap on Sunday afternoon. Power to the nappers.
Expose yourself to morning sunlight as soon as you wake up. It resets your body clock. Or, if you’re like me, just sit in the sun with coffee and complain about the time change. Same result, honestly.
And for the love of all that is holy, change your smoke alarm batteries. You’re already messing with the clocks. Might as well prevent that 3 AM chirp fest.
So mark your calendar. This year’s spring forward is March 9, 2026. (Yes, I checked. You’re welcome.) Set a reminder. Tell your mom. Warn your cat. And get ready to lose that hour. It’s coming. You can’t escape it. But hey, at least the sun will stay out later—and that’s a pretty good trade-off for one groggy Monday.
Now go adjust your microwave. I dare you.
