Prepare for Daylight Saving Time Changes This November

CHICAGO, Ill. — Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., providing people another chance to adjust their clocks. This year’s transition occurs a day earlier than last year, making it the second earliest possible date for the change.

During DST, which starts on the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday of November, clocks are set forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall. Many U.S. states will lose an hour of sleep as they revert to standard time.

Experts recommend three steps to prepare for the end of DST. First, manually set back any analog clocks before bedtime on Saturday, Nov. 1. Most digital devices, such as smartphones and computers, will automatically update.

Second, adjust your sleeping routine gradually. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests going to bed 15-20 minutes earlier for three or four nights leading up to the time change. This helps ease the body’s transition and can improve sleep quality.

Finally, consider changing smoke detector batteries. Safety organizations suggest using the clock change as a reminder to check smoke alarms, as 60 percent of home fire fatalities occur in homes without functioning smoke detectors.

According to the Associated Press, people often find it easier to gain an hour of sleep in the fall but still face adjustments. Health studies have noted spikes in heart attacks and strokes around the spring forward change in March, while autumn brings challenges like Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Daylight Saving Time originated during World War I to conserve energy. It returned during World War II and was codified into U.S. law in 1966 under the Uniform Time Act.

Most states participate in DST, with exceptions including Arizona, Hawaii, and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico. In 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to potentially end the time changes, but it stalled in the House. Some health professionals argue that eliminating DST would prevent feelings of “permanent jet lag.”

Ultimately, as the end of DST approaches, individuals can adapt their routines and stay safe by following recommended practices.