It's almost time to change the clocks again. That's right, daylight saving time ends this weekend. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, most Americans (except for a couple states and a few territories) will set their clocks back and gain an hour, making the annual switch back to standard time. Your phones and smart devices will do the work for you, but make sure you set any analog and appliance clocks before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Here's everything you need to know about the time change this weekend.
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Time: At 2am local clocks will "fall back" to 1am.
Where: All U.S. States except Arizona and Hawaii.
When is the exact time the clocks change this year?
Clocks change at 2am local time when daylight saving time ends.
Why do clocks "fall back?"
The time adjustment is done so that we gain an hour in November to have more daylight in the winter mornings. In the spring, the time changes to add more daylight in the evenings.
Does everyone in the U.S. change their clocks?
All 50 U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii observe daylight saving time. Arizona does not observe daylight saving time because they don't want to add an extra hour of daylight during the hottest months of the year. Hawaii doesn't observe daylight saving time because with its proximity to the equator, daylight hours don't vary much throughout the year. The territories of American Samoa, Guam, The Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also do not observe daylight saving time.
What is the "Sunshine Protection Act"?
The Act is a bill that has been introduced in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. That means no springing forward or falling back. Supporters claim making daylight saving time permanent would reduce disruptions, boost economic activity and provide more daylight in the evenings. But some health organizations say standard time better aligns with the body's natural circadian rhythm. Though many Congresses have tackled the issue, the Act has not passed.
When do the clocks go forward again?
Daylight saving time will begin again on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
What to do with your extra hour
Sleep! Most people will enjoy an extra hour of sleep when the clocks fall back. However, you could wake up early and start a new routine, with more time to enjoy your coffee, take a walk or read a book.