# How many clocks do you have to "fall behind"? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 28, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224 "2006-10-28T12:48:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/21 "2006-10-28T19:36:59Z")
Three. Oven clock, Microwave and themostat. All the rest reset themselves except for the livingroom wall clock which will finally be right from last spring and the car clock which will be wrong until next spring. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/22 "2006-10-28T19:43:19Z")
[QUOTE=Khadaji] Three. Oven clock, Microwave and themostat. All the rest reset themselves except for the livingroom wall clock which will finally be right from last spring and the car clock which will be wrong until next spring. [/QUOTE] Crap I forgot the Thermostat. I might need to print up a list. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/23 "2006-10-28T19:44:07Z")
Digital wristwatch Digital alarm clock Digital clock in living room Stove (analog) Cell phone (I do it myself because it’s a couple of minutes off when done automatically) Not quite clocks, but still have to be changed: Answering machine A PC scheduled task for listening to Radio Australia webcasts I also have a Sony AM/FM/shortwave radio with a digital clock. I leave it on UTC, but that’s just habit because now I listen to webcasts instead. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Perro\_Fumando](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e9c0ed/32.png) [@El\_Perro\_Fumando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Perro_Fumando)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/24 "2006-10-28T22:09:14Z")
2 alarm clocks in the bedroom (digital) 3 watches between the husband and me (analog) My binary clock An analog clock on the living room wall Microwave (digital) Stove (analog) Kitchen radio (flip a switch to turn DST on or off) 2 car clocks plus a clock in my classroom monday morning So, 6 will be hard to switch, 7 not so tough ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/25 "2006-10-28T22:10:17Z")
None. We don’t believe in that cutting-off-one-of-a-string-and-tying-it-on-the-other nonsense. Actually, Arizona–at least where all the people live–opted out of the whole DST thing for a good reason. In summer the sun is up way past 7:30 as it is. The _last_ thing we want in July is that bloody sun still up in the evening. When it sets is when we can start actually doing things outdoors in more or less comfort. ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/26 "2006-10-28T22:31:38Z")
Fortunately, I don’t have many. Both of my computers, my main PDA, my smartphone, and my digital cable box are all aware of savings time changes and do them on their own. That leaves: - iPod (though I don’t know if it does it as I haven’t carried one through a time change) - Watch - DVD player - Microwave - Two cordless phones - Clock in the bedroom - Digital camera (not exactly important since I never time-stamp my photos anyway) ---
**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/27 "2006-10-28T22:59:54Z")
[QUOTE=DesertDog] None. We don’t believe in that cutting-off-one-of-a-string-and-tying-it-on-the-other nonsense. Actually, Arizona–at least where all the people live–opted out of the whole DST thing for a good reason. In summer the sun is up way past 7:30 as it is. The _last_ thing we want in July is that bloody sun still up in the evening. When it sets is when we can start actually doing things outdoors in more or less comfort. [/QUOTE] See, this is what I don’t get about us here in Florida, either. As it stands, in the depth of summer, the sun’s last gleaming finally disappears after 9, thanks to DST. Feh on the whole thing. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/28 "2006-10-28T23:02:19Z")
I will have to adjust: alarm clock beside bed (X2) microwave clock dash clock in truck answering machine The cable box, XM radio receiver, computer and cell phone will all adjust themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Icerigger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icerigger/32/432_2.png) [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/29 "2006-10-28T23:03:08Z")
This is why I hate DST, coming and going. 3 Bedroom Clocks 2 Cars 1 Microwave 1 Stove 1 Kitchen Radio 1 Kitchen Wall 2 TV Clocks 2 Basement Clocks 2 VCRs 2 Watches 1 Family Room wall Clock 1 Living Room Anniversary Clock Nineteen! ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/30 "2006-10-28T23:14:16Z")
I’m a little compulsive about knowing what time it is, so I have a clock in every room. So that gives: -my alarm clock -living room clock -bathroom clock -kitchen clock -stove clock -watch - **Hamish** ’s clock ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/31 "2006-10-28T23:15:22Z")
And let me tell you, when DST goes away, it gets freaking dark in this province. So much so that it’s been suggested that we join Atlantic Time so we’ll have the extra afternoon sun year-round. ---
**Author:** ![Ximenean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/aca169/32.png) [@Ximenean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ximenean)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/32 "2006-10-28T23:22:42Z")
My bedside clock has a handy “DST” button - one press, and it switches to/from daylight saving, with a little symbol on the display to remind you. All appliances with clocks should have that button. Especially those bastard clocks which only allow you to move the hands or digits forward. ---
**Author:** ![Waenara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@Waenara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waenara)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/33 "2006-10-28T23:28:29Z")
I don’t have very many, just seven: Three wristwatches Oven thermometer/timer Microwave Two alarm clocks The computer and cell phone set themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/34 "2006-10-28T23:36:20Z")
I’ve just done all mine, so I would like to amend my answer to zero. ---
**Author:** ![KatieCats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@KatieCats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KatieCats)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/35 "2006-10-28T23:53:55Z")
Absolutely none. Like Arizona, Saskatchewan doesn’t change. So all we have to do is try and remember what time our TV shows are on now. ---
**Author:** ![Tikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5daacb/32.png) [@Tikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tikki)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/36 "2006-10-29T01:37:53Z")
Wall clock ---
**Author:** ![Tikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5daacb/32.png) [@Tikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tikki)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/37 "2006-10-29T01:39:04Z")
Arrgh. Stupid tab button. Wall clock. Alarm clock. Watch. That’s all. ---
**Author:** ![seenidog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@seenidog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seenidog)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/38 "2006-10-29T01:55:23Z")
alarm clock. Pocket watch. The rest flash 12:00 all the time,except the ones I put black tape over. My wife gets annoyed and sets the stove and microwave herself. ---
**Author:** ![Strinka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strinka/32/512_2.png) [@Strinka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strinka)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/39 "2006-10-29T04:54:10Z")
Well, let’s see… I think my roommate will get the microwave, since it’s his microwave and I don’t know how (I could probably figure it out, but I don’t want to) Then there’s my alarm clock. And my four watches. The two on each arm. ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224/40 "2006-10-29T08:10:50Z")
This is the only instance where Arizona is progressive and liberal…wish Nevada would join in that party and just forget about moving clocks, although I think starting next year, the entire US moves the clocks forward two weeks earlier and one week later in the fall? A step in the right direction. To answer the question: DVR, DVD recorders, bedroom and kitchen clock, computer and cell phone all change without me touching them. That leaves: Microwave Gas oven Water sprinkler system Heater/Airconditioner timer Pool pump Malibu lights Bathroom clock Pocket watch Televison(s) timer/clock Car clocks Garage clock Answering machine By the time I am finished, it is almost time to reset them for spring. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-have-to-fall-behind/378224.md?page=3)