When Will Daylight Saving Time End?
On Sunday, Nov. 3, we will once again say goodbye to daylight saving time and welcome the return to standard time.
When Will DST Resume?
In 2025, daylight saving time will resume on March 9, with clocks springing forward.
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time is a changing of the clocks that typically begins in spring and ends in fall in what is often referred to as “spring forward” and “fall back.”
How Does It Work?
Under the conditions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
Which States Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Nearly every U.S. state observes daylight saving time, with the exceptions of Arizona (although some Native American tribes do observe DST in their territories) and Hawaii. U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, do not observe daylight saving time.
What is Standard Time?
According to the website Time and Date, standard time is the local time in a country or region when daylight saving time is not in use.
Is Standard Time Better?
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has been for years calling for a permanent switch to standard time, saying “there is ample evidence of the negative, short-term consequences of seasonal time changes.”
Is Daylight Saving Time Better?
The Department of Transportation highlights the following benefits of daylight saving time:
- It saves energy. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun sets one hour later in the evenings, so the need to use electricity for household lighting and appliances is reduced. People tend to spend more time outside in the evenings during Daylight Saving Time, which reduces the need to use electricity in the home. Also, because the sunrise is very early in the morning during the summer months, most people will wake up after the sun has already risen, which means they turn on fewer lights in their homes.
- It saves lives and prevents traffic injuries. During Daylight Saving Time, more people travel to and from school and work and complete errands during the daylight.
- It reduces crime. During Daylight Saving Time, more people are out conducting their affairs during the daylight rather than at night, when more crime occurs.
FAQs
Q: When does Daylight Saving Time end?
A: Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November.
Q: When does Daylight Saving Time resume?
A: Daylight Saving Time resumes on the second Sunday in March.
Q: Do all U.S. states observe Daylight Saving Time?
A: Yes, except for Arizona and Hawaii.
Q: What is the main purpose of Daylight Saving Time?
A: To reduce energy consumption and promote outdoor activities.
Q: What are the benefits of Daylight Saving Time?
A: It saves energy, saves lives and prevents traffic injuries, and reduces crime.
Q: Is Standard Time better than Daylight Saving Time?
A: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends a permanent switch to standard time, citing the negative effects of seasonal time changes on health and well-being.
Q: Is Daylight Saving Time necessary?
A: It is a matter of debate, with some arguing that it is necessary to promote energy conservation and others arguing that it has negative effects on health and well-being.
Q: How do other countries handle Daylight Saving Time?
A: More than 60% of the world’s countries use standard time all year, while the remaining countries use DST during the summer months.
