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.
