Syncing with the Sun

Last night was supposed to mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time.

This is when we “spring” forward an hour on our timekeeping devices. But I think the title of this event is misleading. How are we saving any daylight here?

All we’re really doing is syncing our man-made devices with the light of the sun (or at least trying to), so why not just call it “Syncing with the Sun”?