City Reminds Residents: Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend

October 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
[email protected]
(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

City of West Palm Beach Reminds Residents: Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach reminds residents that Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Clocks will be set back one hour at 2 a.m., transitioning from Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST).

City officials encourage residents to adjust their clocks and use the extra hour for safety and preparedness:

1. Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
2. Review and replenish emergency kits.
3. Inspect home security and heating systems.
4. Enjoy outdoor activities before darkness falls earlier

 For more information and safety tips, visit wpb.org or contact the City of West Palm Beach at (561) 822-2222 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

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The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.