Daylight Saving Time returns to Baja California! This Sunday, March 8th, at 2:00 a.m., clocks must be moved forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. This time change will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
It’s important to note that this time change only applies to the border region to facilitate economic, commercial, and transportation coordination.
These are the states that will change their clocks:
Baja California: The entire state, including Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Playas de Rosarito, Tecate, and San Quintín.
Chihuahua: Juárez, Ojinaga, Ascensión, Coyame del Sotol, Guadalupe, Janos, Manuel Benavides, and Praxedis G. Guerrero.
Coahuila de Zaragoza: Acuña, Allende, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jiménez, Morelos, Nava, Ocampo, Piedras Negras, Villas Unión, and Zaragoza. Nuevo León: Anáhuac and Los Aldama.
Tamaulipas: Nuevo Laredo, Guerrero, Mier, Miguel Alemán, Camargo, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Reynosa, Río Bravo, Valle Hermoso, and Matamoros.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Daylight Saving Time
Some of the advantages are:
Energy savings.
Use of natural light.
Reduction in pollutant emissions in areas where electricity is generated, and consequently, a decrease in global warming.
Promotes social, recreational, and family time.
Safety.
Disadvantages include:
Disruption of the circadian rhythm, which can lead to insomnia, chronic fatigue, mood swings, and decreased work performance.
Insecurity in the mornings due to darker sunrises.
Mood swings.
How do I know if my clock has the correct time?
To ensure your watch is set correctly, you can check the official time on reputable websites such as the National Center for Metrology (CENAM) in Mexico or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States.
You can also synchronize the time with the clock on your mobile device or computer, which typically adjusts automatically based on your time zone.
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