The wait for longer days in Seattle is almost over.
On March 8, daylight saving time begins, pushing clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m.That means Seattle ites will experience a sunset at 7:04 p.m., a full hour later than the 6:03 p.m. sunset on March 7, according to Time and Date.
For many in the Pacific Northwest, this transition is more than just a time change — it signals the unofficial end of "The Big Dark," the months-long stretch of short days and early sunsets that define Seattle winters.With more daylight in the evenings, outdoor activities, later walks and post-work sunshine become possible again, offering a much-needed mood boost for residents.Daylight saving time will continue until Nov. 1, when clocks will "fall back" by one hour, marking the return to standard time.Discussions about making daylight saving time permanent have circulated for years.In 2024, President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he would eliminate the time change if reelected. In December, Trump called for the elimination of daylight saving time, labeling it "inconvenient" and "very costly" for the nation. However, any change would require congressional approval.For now, Seattleites can enjoy knowing that longer, brighter evenings are just around the corner.5 dead after stabbing, police shooting at WA homeWA leaders divided over Trump's State of the Union addressNew report shows more Latinos without criminal histories being detained under TrumpEverett CEO says Trump tariff turmoil strains international competitionWA lawmakers review duplicate sign-ons on millionaires tax billSeattle unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup fan celebration sitesTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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