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Why Timekeepers May Have to Turn Back World Clocks One Second

TIME TRAVEL

The change may be necessary around 2029, scientists say.

Edith Olmsted

Breaking News Intern

Published Mar. 27 2024 3:38PM EDT

Howard Brown repairs a clock at Brown?s Old Time Clock Shop March 6, 2007 in Plantation, Florida. This year day light savings time happens three weeks early and some people fear that it could cause some computer and gadget glitches. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

Breaking News Intern

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