For years and years, most of us in the United States have been used to moving our clocks forward an on the last Sunday in April, then turning them back on the last Sunday in October. All that has changed. In 2005, Congress passed a law extending daylight savings starting this year in an attempt to save energy.

This year, and probably for at least several more years, daylight savings begins on the second Sunday of March (March 11) and ends on the first Sunday in November (November 4).

In addition to changing your clocks, double check your computer on the 11^th. Depending on the age of your operating system, you may need to adjust its clock.

If you use a computer based calendar like Outlook or other program, it probably makes sense to double check your appointment times with a phone call during the new daylight savings times.

Double check your cell phone too, and spend a few extra minutes with your cell phone bill for this period.

The same thing is true for online banking and any time sensitive financial transactions you might make. Most will be okay, but a few could be an hour off.

If you’re making international calls, WebExhibits has a chart that will help sort you out.

And if you’ve mastered your video recorder, particularly an older model, you may have to adjust its time as well.

Labels: daylight savings time, seniors