Are We Springing Forward for the Last Time in 2025?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As spring approaches, clocks across the United States will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This change marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST), a practice that involves adjusting clocks ahead one hour to extend evening daylight.

Annually, DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. This year, individuals will lose an hour of sleep, waking up the next day with a later sunrise and extended evening light.

The concept of Daylight Saving Time was established in the U.S. in 1966 when the Uniform Time Act was enacted. However, the future of this time change is being reevaluated. Some states currently have legislative measures aimed at abolishing DST, pending Congressional approval.

“Many people find the time change inconvenient, and it may cause health issues, including sleep disorders and increased accident rates,” said Chris Sims, a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. “As such, there has been significant public discourse surrounding the merits of DST.”

Besides health considerations, the economic implications of DST have been debated. Proponents argue that longer daylight hours promote outdoor activities and reduce energy consumption. Critics contest that the time change disrupts sleep patterns and daily routines, leading to short-term declines in productivity.

Interestingly, many Americans mistakenly believe that farmers advocate for DST; however, historical data shows that farmers were, in fact, opposed to it. They argued that the change mainly benefited urban office workers at the cost of agricultural schedules.

Even in the digital age, traditional clocks need manual adjustments before the time change. Most electronic devices, such as cell phones and computers, automatically set to the new time. For those with older clocks or devices, timely adjustments will be necessary to avoid confusion.

Louisville, along with other cities like Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, will observe the change, marking the shift in the seasonal routine. With the clock change looming, residents are reminded to prepare for the sudden shift in their sleep schedules.

In the wake of ongoing discussions about the relevance of DST, President Donald Trump previously expressed his desire to abolish the time change altogether. “Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient and very costly to our nation,” he stated.

While the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation to make DST a permanent fixture, the House of Representatives has yet to take up the bill. States like Hawaii and Arizona have opted out of DST entirely, with only the Navajo Nation adhering to the practice in parts of Arizona.

As the date nears, individuals are encouraged to prepare adequately: avoid caffeine and alcohol around the time change, allow exposure to sunlight, and adjust sleep schedules gradually. “I usually take about a week to adjust,” said local resident Jane Doe. “It’s tough, especially if your schedule changes.”

With the national dialogue on DST continuing, Americans might find themselves adjusting their clocks for the last time this spring. Only time will tell what the future holds for Daylight Saving Time in America.