Greene County residents will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.

Clocks will turn back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, marking the return to Eastern Standard Time.

That means when the clock reaches 2 a.m., it will move back to 1 a.m., giving residents an additional hour overnight.

Most smartphones, computers and other connected electronic devices will automatically adjust to the time change. However, residents should remember to manually reset clocks on appliances, vehicles and other devices that do not update automatically.

While the time change brings an extra hour of sleep, it also means the sun will set earlier in the evening.

The time change also serves as a reminder to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Residents should test their alarms, replace batteries when needed and check expiration dates to ensure the devices are functioning properly. Smoke alarms with sealed, long-life batteries should be replaced according to manufacturer instructions rather than having their batteries changed.

Although the clocks change by only one hour, some people may experience temporary disruptions to their sleep schedules.

Maintaining consistent bedtimes and wake-up times, getting natural daylight during the morning and limiting caffeine late in the day may help ease the transition.

Daylight saving time will resume Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move forward one hour.

For now, Greene County residents can enjoy an extra hour this weekend — just remember to set those clocks back before heading to bed Saturday night.