NEW YORK CITY, NY—This weekend, New Yorkers will join millions across the country in the annual observance of Daylight Saving Time by setting their clocks forward one hour. The change aims to extend evening daylight hours, marking a transition closer to spring and summer.
The time shift officially occurs at 2 a.m. on Sunday, when clocks should be adjusted to read 3 a.m. This adjustment moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening, offering longer periods of sunlight after work and school.
New York City, renowned for its iconic skyline, is also home to several historic clocks that will be set ahead. Among these is the famous clock at Grand Central Terminal, a four-faced timepiece that has become a symbol of the city’s perpetual motion and a meeting point for countless travelers. Another significant clock is the Met Life Tower clock, which overlooks Madison Square Park and is one of the world’s largest four-dial timepieces.
As New Yorkers prepare to “spring ahead,” they are reminded not only to adjust their own clocks but also to reflect on the city’s timekeeping landmarks that stand as testaments to New York’s enduring legacy and its relentless pace towards the future.