Orlando Mortgage Blog

It's that time of year again...Daylight Saving Time (DST) that is.

Don't forget to move your clocks behind one hour, this Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2:00 a.m.

And did you know that throughout its long history, Daylight Saving Time has had a remarkable and sometimes unexpected impact? For instance, in the 1950s and 60s, each state and locality was permitted to choose start and end DST dates as they desired. During 1965, Minneapolis and St. Paul–which are considered one metropolitan area–didn't agree on start dates, and for a period of time, these Twin Cities had a one hour time change between them. And on one Ohio to Virginia bus route, passengers technically had to change their watches seven times in 35 miles!

Also, to keep to their published timetables, Amtrak trains cannot leave a station before the scheduled time. So when the clocks "fall back" in the fall, all trains that are running on time actually stop at 2:00 a.m.–the official time of DST change–and wait one hour before resuming their routes. In the spring, the routes instantaneously become one hour behind schedule, but they just keep going and do their best to make up the time.

As the holiday season approaches, I hope you enjoy this time of year with your family. And if you have any mortgage-related questions or concerns, call or email me anytime. I'm always happy to talk to you!