Daylight Saving Time Coming to an End Earlier Than Usual This Year

You may have already noticed that the nights are getting longer, and the days are getting shorter across the U.S. This process will be accelerated once the end of daylight-saving time becomes official. When does this happen and what can you expect? Read on for all of the details.

Understanding Daylight Saving

Daylight saving time is the period of time between March and November when most states adjust the clocks ahead by one hour with the goal of adding more hours of daylight in the evening hours. This is known as the time that the clocks "spring forward." Conversely, most Americans adjust their clocks back in the fall in an effort to add more daylight to the early morning hours in the winter when conditions are dark and dreary.

The U.S. is approaching the time of the year when most states "fall back" an hour. The big change in 2025 will happen on Sunday, November 2. This is one day earlier than when the clocks fell back an hour last year, as well as the second-earliest possible date for the change to happen. This is because the clocks traditionally fall back on the first Saturday in November.

The time change will translate to an earlier sunset. However, the tradeoff will be brighter mornings. The fall time change is not typically as hard on the body and its natural rhythms. You will also be able to look forward to an extra hour of sleep on the morning of November 2 due to the change. The change in the clocks officially happens at 2 am local time.

Looking ahead to next spring, you can expect daylight saving to begin again on Sunday, March 8.