As daylight saving time draws to a close for 2025, Americans are preparing for the seasonal clock adjustment.
This year, the time change will occur on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., when clocks will revert back to 1 a.m.
The return to standard time means that most people will enjoy an extra hour of sleep, as the clock ‘falls back.’
For those interested in when daylight saving will resume, it will begin again next spring on March 8, 2026, when clocks will ‘spring forward.’
Many digital clocks will automatically adjust during the overnight change, but individuals should remember to manually reset any watches or non-digital clocks.
This switch will lead to earlier twilight in the evenings as well as earlier sunrise in the mornings.
The origins of daylight saving time are somewhat shrouded in mystery, with various theories suggested.
Some attribute the practice to farmers seeking more daylight, while others cite the advantages of rising earlier in the day.
Germany was the first country to adopt daylight saving in 1916 during World War I, aiming to conserve energy.
Following Germany, several other European nations and the United States implemented similar practices over the coming years.
After some debate, the Uniform Time Act of 1966 established daylight saving time as a legal requirement in the U.S., as recorded by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
While most of the U.S. will observe the time change, certain states and territories have opted out of daylight saving time altogether.
Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation) will not alter their clocks, nor will American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, as outlined by the Department of Transportation.
States can choose to discontinue daylight saving time but cannot remain on daylight saving time permanently.
Interestingly, most countries worldwide do not participate in the practice of changing their clocks, making the U.S. and much of Europe exceptions rather than common practice, according to data from the Pew Research Center.
Among nations that do observe time changes, many adjusted their clocks back an hour in October.
The conversation surrounding daylight saving time continues to evolve.
In a 2022 CBS News/YouGov poll, nearly 80% of Americans expressed support for reforming the current system, with a preference for maintaining daylight saving time over standard time.
The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act that same year, a proposal aimed at making daylight saving time permanent; however, the bill failed to progress in the House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump, prior to his anticipated return to office, has expressed intentions to eliminate the biannual time change.
In a December 2022 post on Truth Social, he noted, “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient and very costly to our Nation.”
While there are calls to abolish the practice altogether, President Trump has previously advocated for making daylight saving time a permanent fixture, keeping clocks one hour ahead throughout the year.
As the time change approaches, it’s crucial for individuals to stay informed about how these adjustments may affect their daily routines.
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