Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 2, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Americans will set their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m., marking the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time, according to NBC News. This change grants residents an extra hour of sleep as the season shifts.
Details of the Time Change
Daylight saving time started on March 9, 2025, and concludes this November. The clocks will move back from 1:59 a.m. to 1 a.m., effectively repeating the 1 a.m. hour. This practice contrasts with the spring shift, when clocks spring forward and the 2 a.m. hour is skipped.
Regional Exceptions
- Hawaii
- Most of Arizona
- Certain U.S. territories
These areas do not observe the biannual clock changes.
Legislative Background
Although the Senate passed a bill in 2022 to make daylight saving time permanent, the legislation has not advanced in Congress.
Seasonal Impacts
With the time change, earlier sunsets will become noticeable nationwide as autumn transitions to winter. Standard time will remain until daylight saving resumes on March 8, 2026, ending again on November 1, 2026.
Historical Context
The Standard Time Act of 1918 established this system to maximize summer daylight by postponing sunset an additional hour. — Astronomical Applications Department, US Naval Observatory, cited by NBC News
Summary: The annual shift back to standard time on November 2, 2025, provides an extra hour of rest, while early sunsets mark the onset of winter until daylight saving resumes in March 2026.