"What time is it?" used to be a surprisingly tricky question to answer in North America. Before Nov. 18, 1883, every city and town kept its own local time, set by the position of the sun. That meant ...

It's that time again. On Sunday, most Americans will set their clocks back an hour, and many will renew their twice-yearly calls to put an end to the practice altogether. On Nov. 3, those who have ...

In less than a month, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as clocks will shift ahead by one hour. Daylight saving time will begin, delaying the moment day becomes night more than four months ...

With fall in full swing and the holidays approaching, another familiar change is on the way — the end of daylight saving time. On Sunday clocks turn back an hour at 2 a.m., giving residents some extra ...

The semiannual changing of clocks for daylight saving time is a source of endless debate, but what should be done to resolve the issue? Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced legislation ...

In a few weeks, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as clocks will shift ahead by one hour. Daylight saving time will begin, delaying the moment day becomes night more than four months after it ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Daylight ...

True Confessions (Again): I was a very logical but somewhat naive kid. The naivete lasted into my teenagery but this situation occurred when I was much younger. I’m certain I must have learned the ...

The change means one more hour of fun in the sun. On Feb. 1, the Mexican state of Quintana Roo which includes Cancun (pictured) will change time zones to give visitors another hour of sun. Getty ...

Does the time change in Alabama? Yes, the time does change in Alabama, but the time zone remains the same. Like most states, Alabama observes Daylight Saving Time. That means clocks jump ahead an hour ...