Discover When Daylight Saving Time Ends in 2025 and If Clocks Fall Back This Weekend
The transition to standard time is approaching, making it essential to remember when daylight saving time ends in 2025. This year, clocks will be set back on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m. This adjustment means local time will shift to 1 a.m., allowing for extended daylight in the morning hours.
Key Facts About Daylight Saving Time
Here are essential details related to daylight saving time:
- Terminology: The correct term is “daylight saving time,” not “saving’s” or “savings.”
- Schedule: Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
- Origins: Introduced in 1908 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, it was popularized by Germany during World War I.
- Legislation: The Uniform Time Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, established it as a national standard.
States That Do Not Observe Daylight Saving Time
Currently, Hawaii and Arizona are the only U.S. states that do not participate in daylight saving time. Additionally, several U.S. territories, including:
- Puerto Rico
- Virgin Islands
- Guam
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
Future of Daylight Saving Time
In 2025, daylight saving time began on March 19. The shortest day of that year will be the winter solstice on December 21. Recently, there have been attempts to make daylight saving time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by the U.S. Senate in 2022 but did not pass in the House of Representatives.
As of 2022, 29 states have proposed legislation to adopt year-round daylight saving time, with states like Alabama, Oregon, and Florida already passing relevant laws. Even so, any changes must receive congressional approval to take effect.
Global Use and Impact
Daylight saving time is observed in over 70 countries, impacting more than a billion people annually. The timing of these changes varies across countries.
As we approach the end of daylight saving time, it’s a good reminder to check smoke alarms and change batteries as necessary. Next year, daylight saving time will begin again on March 8, 2026, and conclude on November 1, 2026.
