But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?

Nov 10, 2017 · 20 min · Episode 51 · 20.0 MB
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Why do we have daylight saving time? And why are days longer in summer and shorter in winter? Daylight saving time is really just a trick. At least, so says Michael Downing, author of Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time. He's our guest in this episode and he explains the reasons behind this semi-annual ritual of moving the clocks forward and back.