As clocks revert from daylight saving to standard time, the piece explains what the overnight shift looks and feels like. Phones adjust automatically—on some Apple devices at 2:00:01 a.m.—and you can watch an analog clock jump back. The repeated hour puts astronomical noon back in place, though your cat and routine may ignore the change. Sunset will land an hour earlier, making the afternoon feel abruptly shorter. With a wink to The Langoliers, it ends with a practical reminder to fix the car’s dashboard clock.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.