LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Daylight Saving Time (DST) is approaching in about a month, and soon most of the United States will need to adjust their clocks and daily routines once again. As we prepare for the time change, here’s everything you need to know about when it begins and ends, why it exists, and whether any changes to DST laws are expected in the near future.
When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2025?
Each year, states that participate in DST move their clocks forward on the second Sunday in March. In 2025, that means the official time change will take place at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9 .
Do We Gain or Lose an Hour of Sleep on March 9, 2025?
When clocks spring forward , we lose an hour of sleep because time advances by one hour at 2 a.m. However, we gain an extra hour of daylight in the evening.
When DST ends in the fall, clocks will fall back , giving people an extra hour of sleep.
When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2025?
DST will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025 , when clocks move back one hour.
Why Does the Time Change Happen at 2 A.M.?
Historically, 2 a.m. was chosen for the DST shift to minimize disruptions to transportation and daily activities. At 2 a.m. on Sundays, train travel was least affected, making it the most convenient moment to adjust clocks.
Which States Do Not Observe Daylight Saving Time?
As of now, only Hawaii and most of Arizona do not participate in DST. The exception in Arizona is the Navajo Nation, which follows daylight saving time.
Additionally, U.S. territories such as American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands do not observe DST.
What is the Sunshine Protection Act?
The Sunshine Protection Act , introduced in 2021, aimed to make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S. Although the Senate unanimously passed it in 2022, the bill did not pass the U.S. House of Representatives. As of now, no further action has been taken to make DST permanent.
Will the U.S. Ever End Daylight Saving Time?
Despite ongoing discussions about eliminating DST, no final decision has been made. While some lawmakers and citizens support ending the time change, Congress has yet to approve any legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent.
Did Daylight Saving Time Start Because of Farmers?
Most farmers were actually against daylight saving time . According to historical records, farmers found the time change disruptive to their schedules and actively opposed it…