Prepare for Daylight Saving Time Change on November 2

AUSTIN, Texas – Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. This year’s time change will happen one day earlier than in 2024, making it the second earliest possible date for the clock adjustment. Most states in the U.S. will gain an extra hour of sleep as time falls back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.

To prepare for the growing season, experts suggest three essential actions. First, manually turn back any analog clocks before going to bed on Saturday, Nov. 1. Digital devices like smartphones and computers will update automatically, but ensuring all clocks reflect the same time helps avoid confusion.

Second, start adjusting your bedtime gradually by 15 to 20 minutes over three or four days leading up to the end of DST. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends this approach to help reset your body clock and maintain healthy sleep patterns. Adjust daily routines such as meals and exercise as part of this transition. Avoid naps and excess caffeine, which might disrupt sleep.

Lastly, it’s advisable to check smoke detector batteries during this time. The National Fire Protection Association encourages everyone to use the transition into and out of DST as a reminder to ensure smoke detectors are functioning properly. According to data, about 60 percent of fire-related deaths in homes occur in residences without operational smoke alarms.

As DST approaches its end, studies suggest many people find it easier to gain an hour in the fall than to lose one in the spring. Public health studies have indicated spikes in heart attacks and strokes following the start of DST in March, with sleep problems and mood disorders becoming more prevalent as daylight hours shorten in winter.

Introduced during World War I to save energy, DST has been part of U.S. policy since it was established as law in 1966 through the Uniform Time Act. While many states observe DST, Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii, along with some U.S. territories, do not change their clocks.

In 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but it did not advance in the House. Some health experts argue against the elimination of clock changes, suggesting it could lead to a feeling of “permanent jet lag” for most Americans. As the debate over DST continues, residents are advised to prepare for the upcoming time change to stay healthy and safe.