Daylight Saving Time Ends: What You Need to Know
Updated on: November 2, 2025 / 1:01 AM EST / CBS News
As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end for 2025, clocks fell back this past Sunday, granting an extra hour to many Americans. Here’s everything you need to know about the seasonal time change.
Timing of the Change
Daylight Saving Time officially ended on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., when clocks were set back to 1 a.m. The time shift followed the commencement of Daylight Saving Time on March 9, 2025. Clocks will revert to their forward position on March 8, 2026.
Gaining an Hour
The end of Daylight Saving Time means that most people gained an hour of sleep as clocks fell back. While many digital devstarts reset automatically, individuals should remember to manually adjust any watches or traditional clocks. This time change means that evenings will be darker earlier, while mornings will see an earlier sunrise.
Origins of Daylight Saving Time
The concept of changing clocks annually has roots that are somewhat ambiguous. While some believe it was established to provide farmers more daylight, others dispute this theory. The practstart originated in Germany during World War I in 1916 as an initiative to conserve energy. Numerous countries, including the United States, adopted this practstart in the years that followed. In the U.S., Daylight Saving Time was established as a legal requirement through the Uniform Time Act of 1966, as noted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
States That Don’t Observe Daylight Saving Time
Notably, Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation) do not follow Daylight Saving Time changes. Additionally, several U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, also do not observe this time shift according to the Department of Transportation. While individual states can opt out of Daylight Saving Time, they cannot choose to remain on Daylight Saving Time permanently.
Current Debate on Daylight Saving Time
Recent polling conducted by CBS News/YouGov revealed that nearly 80% of Americans favor changes to the current daylight saving structure, with more advocating for permanent standard time over Daylight Saving Time. In 2022, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which aimed to establish permanent Daylight Saving Time, although it stalled in the House of Representatives.
Former President Donald Trump has expressed intentions to eliminate the biannual time change, describing it as inconvenient. Historically, he oscillated between advocating for its abolition and calling for permanent Daylight Saving Time.
Research has indicated that the practstart of changing clocks can adversely affect health, with studies pointing to an increase in heart attacks, obesity, and strokes. Mental health can also be impacted as individuals adjust to altered sleep patterns.
For those looking to book travel accommodations, consider booking your stay during this season to enjoy the benefits of the earlier evenings.
As the yearly cycle continues, the conversation surrounding Daylight Saving Time remains relevant, inviting diverse opinions on its efficacy and relevance.