Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon: What You Need to Know

Oklahoma City, OK – Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., marking the second earliest possible date for this seasonal change. As the clocks “fall back,” many will gain an extra hour of sleep, but earlier sunsets and darker evenings are also on the horizon.

As part of the 2005 Energy Policy Act, the current DST rules have been in effect since 2007, extending the time change period by around a month. DST starts on the second Sunday in March and concludes on the first Sunday in November. This alteration aims to conserve energy by shifting daylight from morning to evening.

To prepare for the time change, experts recommend three key adjustments. First, if you have analog clocks, manually set them back on Saturday night before you sleep to ensure accuracy the next morning. Most digital devices will update automatically.

Secondly, gradually shift your bedtime by 15-20 minutes earlier for several nights leading up to November 2. This helps accommodate your body clock and eases the transition.

Finally, check that your smoke detector batteries are functional, as many safety organizations suggest using the DST change as a reminder for this essential task. Nearly 60% of home fire fatalities occur in residences without working smoke alarms.

The legislation regarding daylight saving time has seen various attempts to make it permanent. A bill known as the Sunshine Protection Act was introduced in Congress but has seen little progress. Supporters of eliminating the clock shifts argue that it would end the biannual confusion and health impacts associated with adjusting internal body clocks.

Historically, Daylight Saving Time was established during World War I to save energy. It was briefly repealed post-war but reintroduced during World War II and became a standard part of U.S. law in 1966.