Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., when clocks will be set back to 1 a.m.
Several states in the U.S. have passed legislation to permanently observe daylight saving time, pending federal approval. However, current federal regulations only allow states to opt for year-round standard time.
There is growing momentum in both the U.S. and Canada to eliminate the practice of changing clocks twice a year, with concerns raised about its effects on health and well-being.
Studies suggest that the daylight saving time transitions may be associated with increased risks of heart attack and stroke.
Daylight saving time (DST) has been a recurring topic of debate in North America. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 mandates that DST begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. In 2025, DST will conclude on November 2.
The Push for Permanent DST/Standard Time:
Several states have voiced their support for either permanent DST or standard time. Ten states, including Florida, Delaware, and Wyoming, have enacted legislation to permanently observe DST, pending federal approval. California voters also gave their legislators the green light to lock the clocks in 2018, but the state hasn't acted yet.
In Canada, a similar movement is underway. Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde is advocating for a pan-Canadian conference to formalize an agreement to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year and establish one set time across the country. British Columbia Premier David Eby has also expressed openness to ending the time change independently.
Health and Economic Considerations:
Experts have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts of daylight saving time on health. Studies suggest that the yearly switch may be associated with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Concerns have also been raised regarding increased risk in cancer, obesity, overall cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
How to Prepare:
Set an alert for November 2, 2025, to remind you to set your clocks back one hour.
Double-check all clocks, including digital devices, to ensure they have been adjusted correctly.
Be aware of the potential health impacts of the time change and take steps to mitigate them, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule.
Q: When does daylight saving time end in 2025?
Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m.
Q: Why do we change the clocks every year?
The idea behind daylight saving time was to give us more daylight during the summer evenings and then move it back to give us more daylight during winter mornings.
Q: What states do not observe daylight saving time?
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time will end on November 2, 2025, so prepare to set your clocks back one hour. The movement to abolish DST is gaining traction due to concerns about health and economic impacts. Stay informed about potential changes to timekeeping practices in your region.
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