daylightsavingtime

noun

UK /ˈdeɪlaɪt ˈseɪvɪŋ taɪm/

US /ˈdeɪlaɪt ˈseɪvɪŋ taɪm/

Daylight saving time is when we move our clocks forward in spring so it stays light later in the evening.

Daylight saving time starts in March, so we set our clocks ahead one hour.

SYNONYMS

summer time DST daylight time fast time

RELATED WORDS

clock time zone spring forward fall back sunlight

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The period of the year when clocks are set ahead of standard time.

During daylight saving time, the sun sets around eight in the evening.

3. A practice used in many countries to make better use of natural daylight.

Some places do not follow daylight saving time at all.

4. The one-hour clock change that happens twice a year.

Remember the daylight saving time change this weekend and adjust your watch.