Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Americans will turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m., marking the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time.
What Happens During the Time Change?
This shift gives residents an extra hour as they transition from the daylight saving period that began on March 9. Clocks will move backward from 1:59 a.m. to 1 a.m., effectively repeating the 1 a.m. hour.
According to NBC News, "Sunday morning brings an hour gain, with clocks reversing from 1:59 a.m. to 1 a.m."
Regions That Do Not Observe the Change
- Hawaii
- Most of Arizona
- Certain US territories
These areas do not participate in the biannual clock adjustment.
Legislative Attempts
Although the Senate passed legislation in 2022 to make daylight saving time permanent, the bill has stalled in Congress and has not been enacted.
Seasonal Impact
As standard time resumes, earlier sunsets will be noticeable nationwide as autumn progresses into winter. This system remains in effect until daylight saving time returns on March 8, 2026.
Historical Background
The Standard Time Act of 1918 created this framework to extend daylight hours during summer by delaying sunset by one hour.
The Astronomical Applications Department of the US Naval Observatory explained this system was designed "to maximize summer daylight by postponing sunset an additional hour."
Summary
The daylight saving time period for 2025 ends on November 2, granting an extra hour as clocks roll back, with standard time in place until March 2026.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, when clocks fall back one hour, except in some US regions, as standard time takes over until March 2026.
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