Prepare for the Time Shift: Daylight Saving Ends Soon

As daylight saving time draws to a close for 2025, get ready for the clocks to turn back this Sunday, November 2nd. This annual change will give us an extra hour and here’s what you need to know.

Timing for the Conclusion of Daylight Saving in 2025

The conclusion of daylight saving time occurs at 2 a.m. on Sunday, when the clocks shift backward to 1 a.m.

Come March 8, 2026, we will advance the clocks again to continue daylight saving time.

Understanding the Hour Gain with Daylight Saving's End

For most in the U.S., this change means an additional hour of sleep as clocks are set backward. Ensure your non-digital clocks are manually adjusted.

Post-time shift, evenings will darken sooner, while mornings will brighten earlier.

Origins of Daylight Saving Time

The twice-yearly time shift has been a long-standing tradition. Germany initiated this during World War I in 1916 to conserve fuel.

The U.S. implemented it later, under the 1966 Uniform Time Act.

States That Don’t Follow Daylight Saving

Hawaii, Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation), and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico opt out of this practice.

While states can choose not to observe daylight saving, they cannot remain permanently on it.

Current Discussions Surrounding Daylight Saving

Polls from 2022 indicate a strong preference for altering the current system with many favoring permanent daylight saving time.

Efforts like the unpassed Sunshine Protection Act sought this change, reflecting widespread frustration with biannual clock adjustments.

President Trump has expressed ambivalence, at times advocating for the abolishment of daylight saving time entirely due to its perceived inconvenience.

Research suggests the biannual time shifts might negatively impact health, contributing to obesity and heart-related issues.