Early November brings a familiar ritual for millions of Americans as they prepare to “fall back” with the end of daylight-saving time. 

This annual time change delivers a bonus hour of sleep but also temporarily disrupts daily routines, requiring adjustments to clocks and schedules. 

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks are set back by an hour.

The concept of "spring forward, fall back" is designed to maximize daylight in the morning or evening depending on the season and the Earth's position in the Northern Hemisphere. 

This biannual time shift aims to add more daylight during waking hours, yet it can cause disruptions, particularly for young children and pets, whose internal clocks don't adjust as easily.

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Ready to Fall Back?

Daylight saving time, observed from March through November, shifts clocks forward by an hour in the spring to provide extra daylight in the evenings.

In November, we gain that hour back to make for brighter winter mornings, a relief for those who prefer light during their morning routines.

This year, daylight saving began on March 10, with clocks moving forward an hour. Next year’s shift forward will occur on Sunday, March 9, 2025. 

In the meantime, November brings the opportunity to "fall back" and enjoy the benefits of an extra hour as winter approaches.

Calls to End the Clock Changes

In recent years, momentum has grown in favor of ending the twice-yearly clock changes.

 The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, proposing to make daylight saving time permanent. However, the act stalled without approval from the House of Representatives or President Biden’s signature. A similar bill reintroduced in 2023 also failed to progress.

States and Territories Opting Out

Not all U.S. regions observe daylight saving time. 

Arizona, largely due to its hot climate, opted out of the Uniform Time Act, which standardized time changes across the U.S. However, the Navajo Nation, which extends into Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, does participate in daylight saving time. Similarly, Hawaii, located near the equator with relatively stable daylight hours, does not observe daylight saving time.

There are also five other U.S. territories that have opted out of the plan. They do not participate choosing instead to keep a consistent time year-round.

• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands