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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel and Mythili Sampathkumar

Daylight Saving Time: When is it, why does it happen and why do people want to change it?

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It is nearly springtime again, which means days will get sunnier and progressively longer. This year, the US springs forward to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on 12 March. 

On Sunday 12 March, clocks move forward an hour, with early risers rejoicing and those of us who hit the snooze button getting to do so at least with a bit of light in our room. 

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