# How many clocks do you need to manually change for DST? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 6, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794 "2016-11-06T08:10:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![BwanaBob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bwanabob/32/2985_2.png) [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/61 "2016-11-07T18:13:31Z")
Stove, microwave, living room clock, two alarm clocks. We have 3 other clocks that read. WWV time signals. I have two such watches, but one was “programmed” before Bush & co changed the dates of DST and I have to manually change the DST bit twice a year since it enable it too late and disable it too early. ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/62 "2016-11-07T18:37:15Z")
4 wall clocks 2 sprinkler systems thermostat microwave toaster oven pocket watch 2 wrist watches alarm clock car dashboard 6 gaming systems. - 4 handheld, 2 consoles Total: 18 Also had to set the time zone on the WWV signal clock back to Pacific Time. Last week I had to lie to it and tell it we were in the Mountain Time zone, as the clock predates the change from last Sunday in October to first Sunday in November. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/63 "2016-11-07T21:40:08Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Your microwave probably has a clock, but you’ve never noticed it. I leave mine set to the timer so I never use or even see the clock. See how the [picture](http://mommascorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-7-11-007.jpg) I’ve linked to enables you to toggle between timer & clock? Ok, so, wow. It seems as though my microwave \*does \*have a clock. In my defense, the only button I’ve ever pressed are the “30 second cook” and “cancel”; I’ve never even touched the numbers, let alone the other functions. Do I have to set it now? ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/64 "2016-11-07T22:07:10Z")
1 antique mantel clock 1 venerable alarm clock/radio 1 dashboard clock in my vehicle and 3 watches. Everything else I own makes the change automatically. ---
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/65 "2016-11-07T22:14:59Z")
3 … 2 alarm clocks and my 3ds but since I can change the time in my fav game (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) as much as I want I haven’t yet changed the time on the 3ds itself. I don’t care if the stove, microwave, water softener or digital camera show the wrong time. The digital wall clock is wifi-enabled and reset itself. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2016, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/66 "2016-11-08T06:35:04Z")
None. I live in Hawaii, which does not change its clocks. Before, I lived in Thailand, which also does not change its clocks. The last time I had to do this was early 1991, when I lived in Albuquerque. ---
**Author:** ![Enlightening\_Meditation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecc23a/32.png) [@Enlightening\_Meditation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enlightening_Meditation)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2016, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/67 "2016-11-08T12:50:39Z")
I counted 87 clocks. One room has a collection reminiscent of Doc Brown’s laboratory in the opening scene of _Back to the Future_. The kitchen has two clocks needing manual change (microwave and stove). ---
**Author:** ![Pabitel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Pabitel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pabitel)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2016, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/68 "2016-11-08T15:14:19Z")
Let’s see: Battery wall clock Microwave Stove Alarm clock Car clock 5 ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/69 "2016-11-08T18:41:52Z")
> [@ThisSpaceForRent](#): > > Zero…I don’t need no stinking clocks. > > My sundial will finally be right again. I salute you. Together, my husband and I have nine. (It would be ten but I don’t bother to change my car’s clock.) ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/70 "2016-11-08T18:57:30Z")
More than I realized, until I started typing this list. 🙂 Clocks I manually update: Clocks in two cars. Wall clock in kitchen. Clock on stove. Clock on microwave oven. Decorative display clock in living room. Clock on timer for light in living room. Two clock radios in master bedroom. Clock on stereo in bedroom. Clock in guest bedroom. Plus, the two or three watches that I wear. (Could also change clock on electronic thermostat, but I don’t bother.) Clocks that update automatically: Two iPhones. Cable box / DVR. GPS running watch. Radio in bathroom. ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794/71 "2016-11-09T01:42:30Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > Just my watch. > > Incidentally, I’ve never seen a microwave with a clock. What’s it for? I don’t think I have ever seen a microwave without a clock. I change three BR alarm clocks, a wall clock and the microwave clock in the kitchen, a small clock in the DR, dashboard clock and my watch, so 8. But my wife has about 20 wristwatches. Why does anyone need 20 wristwatches? Beats me. Their batteries all run down and have to be replaced, at some expense. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-clocks-do-you-need-to-manually-change-for-dst/770794.md?page=3)