As per the federal law under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, DST will officially end on the first Sunday of November. In November 2025, the clocks will “fall back” at 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 2, into earlier daylight savings time. So, this year, the shift occurs at 2:00 p.m. That makes it the second-earliest possible date this year, just one day later than the absolute earliest (November 1) and a full day earlier than last year.
Mechanics of the time change
At 2:00 a.m., it becomes 1:00 a.m., affording everyone another hour’s sleep. Automated adjustments are usually made for smart phones and computers; manual reset is required for everything else-an ovens, microwaves, wall fixtures, or vehicles. To avoid confusion on Sunday morning, many households accord manual clocks some early indulgence before Saturday’s end.
Impact on people’s lives
- Darker evenings: With the sun setting about an hour earlier, most communities will now have significantly less daytime during evening commutes and from outdoor activities.
- Safety concerns: Some studies have shown an increase in pedestrian and vehicular accidents during the shift immediately due to dark roadways and sleep patterns being disrupted.
- Sleep disruption: Even with the loss of an entire hour, getting an extra hour is usually seen as a victory. However, when jumping to different times, such changes can wreak havoc on circadian rhythms and therefore cause tiredness, moodiness, or less productivity for several days afterward.
In the future, DST will go into effect mainly on the above Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. when the clocks will spring forward from 3:00 a.m. to mark the onset of long evenings casting light through the spring and summer.
States that don’t observe DST
Not all jurisdictions in the United States participate in the biannual clock changes:
- Hawaii and much of Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) remain on standard time all year.
- Five U.S. territories also don’t observe DST: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Residents of these areas will not adjust the clocks in November or March.
Ohio legislative initiatives to end time changes
Ohio legislators introduced twin resolutions in the House and Senate urging Congress to institute year-round Daylight Saving Time, in essence abolishing the twice-yearly clock change. However, both the House and Senate resolutions are still in committee as of September 2025 and have not advanced to the governor’s desk. Ohio cannot unilaterally abolish the practice without federal authorization because it cannot change the framework set forth by federal law for Daylight Saving Time.
Conflicts over the future of DST as proponents argue that it saves energy and brings decreased crime rates from evenings well-lit by artificial lighting; economic benefits that come from shopping and recreation in the evenings under extended daylight feature among their reasons for approximation.
Linking heart attacks and sleep disorders to health risks and safety hazards from darkened morning commutes, especially for schoolchildren, are the arguments against this proposition. Although the Sunshine Protection Act has passed the Senate once in an earlier session, no final shaping legislation making it permanent has yet emerged. Thus, Americans will continue with the ritual of “springing forward” and “falling back” at least throughout the next calendar cycle.
Tips for smooth transition
You may want to consider the following ideas on getting prepared for weekend disruption November 1-2:
- Resetting manual clocks before bedtime on Saturday
- Testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors—according to fire safety experts, this should go with clock changes
- Gradually adjust bedtimes for that week beforehand by 15 to 30 minutes so that at the time change, your circadian rhythms are prepped.
- Maximizing morning light exposure by opening curtains early to signal your internal clock.
- Limiting screen time before bed to support natural production of melatonin.
Then, having prepared ahead, you will enjoy that bonus hour of sleep while sliding effortlessly into motivation with minimal stress.
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