Spring forward into 2025, and find out if the clock changing will continue.
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Key Takeaways
Are you ready to spring forward?
(Weget that hour back in Novemberwhen daylight saving time ends.)
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You’ll likely have to switch the clocks manually on many of your less-smart appliances and clocks.
When Does DST End in 2025?
You’ll get toenjoy sunnier eveningsuntil Sunday, November 2 (at 2 a.m., to be exact).
When Is DST in 2026?
Ready to plan ahead for next year’s time changes?
Also, consider it the perfect kickoff to yourspring cleaning!
How Did DST Start?
It was repealed after each war ended, which earned it the nickname “war time.”
This is in part because they both have plenty of sunshine year round.
What Is the Sunshine Protection Act?
Experts theorize the danger may be due to the hour jump impacting people’ssleep cycles.
For now, plan on more semiannual clock-changing.
Should We Make DST or Standard Time Permanent?
On the other hand, pro-DST advocates argue that having more sunshine after work would benefit health and wellness.
Switching to permanent DST would push that sunset out to around 5:30 p.m. Few Americans Like Resetting Clocks.
Monmouth University Polling Institute.
Lange K.Daylight Saving Time Once Known As War Time.
U.S. Department of Defense.
109th Congress Public Law 58.Energy Policy Act of 2005.
U.S. Government Printing Office
S.582 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Sunshine Protection Act of 2023.
Rick S.S.29 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.
