Clocks Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 2 in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Daylight saving time (DST) will come to an end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, as residents prepare to set their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. This change has been a yearly tradition across 48 states in the U.S., signaling the approach of winter.

This time change allows for an extra hour of sleep for many. The practice of adjusting the clocks can be traced back to World War I, when countries such as Germany and Austria first adopted it to conserve energy. The U.S. followed suit in 1918 with the implementation of DST through the Standard Time Act, signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.

Daylight saving time is designed to make better use of natural daylight during the longer days of summer. In the northern hemisphere, the days grow longer from March to November, with the longest days occurring in June through August. This year, the autumnal equinox took place on Sept. 22, marking the official start of fall.

There has been ongoing debate about whether to eliminate the biannual clock changes. In 2022, the U.S. Senate voted to make DST permanent, but the House of Representatives did not pass the measure. Just recently, Texas legislators introduced House Bill 1393 — commonly known as the “Texas Time” bill — to keep Texas on daylight saving time all year long. However, this cannot take effect unless federal law changes to allow states such authority.

Supporters of permanent daylight saving time argue it could improve safety and productivity by reducing confusion created by the time change. On the other hand, opponents express health concerns related to the shifting of time twice a year, suggesting that standard time might be preferable.

The debate continues as Congress considers the proposals. Meanwhile, Texans should prepare for the clock change and the ensuing cooler months ahead.