Daylight Saving Time Ends: What You Need to Know

0:00and Sydney today, March 20. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, the 5th of April, in parts of Australia. In New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian capital territory, clocks will shift back one hour at 3 a.m. Eastern. Daylight time, jumping to 2 a.m. Standard time. This means more morning light, but earlier evening darkness as winter approaches. Stastes like Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory skip Daylight saving all together, so no changes there. Smartphones and computers often update automatically early Sunday morning, but you'll need to tweak kitchen clocks, watches, and other gadgets. Manually, for folks working overnight shifts, the change can mean an extra hour on the job. Check your employment agreement, as rules vary. Many pay based on schedule time, not actual hours worked. Health experts suggest easing into the shift by moving bedtime back 15 minutes nightly in advance. Get plenty of morning sunlight, and stick to a steady sleep routine to help your body adjust without grogginus.

1:04Daylight saving picks up again on the first Sunday in October, when clocks spring forward one hour for those same states, adding evening light through, summer. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.