Farewell to Daylight Savings Time in the United States – Clock Change Date It’s official

As we enter the pleasant days of fall, it’s that time of year again when Daylight Savings Time (DST) is coming to an end. This transition, which follows the well-known phrase: ‘jump forward, fall back’ means the clocks will soon be turned back one hour, marking the official return to standard time. This adjustment not only ensures earlier sunsets, but also gives us a little bonus: an extra hour of sleep!

When will daylight saving time change?

Mark your calendar for Sunday November 3, 2024as this is the day that daylight saving time officially ends in the US at 2:00 amthe clock is set back one hour. For those who rely on electronic devices like smartphones and computers, don’t worry: most of these gadgets will automatically make the switch for you. But don’t forget the old-fashioned things in the house. Make sure you adjust this manually microwaves, ovens, analog clocks, older car models and wristwatches. No one wants to show up an hour early for an appointment because they forgot to update the time!

Looking ahead to next year, the pattern remains the same. In 2025Summer time starts Sunday March 9when the clock is set forward one hour, and it ends at Sunday November 2when they are put back.

Which states and US territories do not participate in Daylight Saving Time?

Although most of the United States observes daylight saving time, a few states and U.S. territories have opted out of this time-changing practice. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 allows individual states and territories to choose whether or not to participate in daylight saving time, resulting in some regions remaining in place Standard time all year round:

Thanks to the stable daylight hours, Hawaii has little need to adjust the clock for more evening light. This state is geographically closer to the equatorwhere the length of day and night does not fluctuate much throughout the year. Since 1967Hawaii has remained on standard time all year round.

With its famous warm climate, Arizona‘s decision to stay on Standard Time largely comes from a desire to avoid it longer, warmer daylight hours in the evening. Although the daylight saving time system was developed to maximize the use of daylight, those of us who have lived in desert landscapes know that it is not necessary in this particular state. Arizona has adopted daylight saving time for the first time 1918 but stopped 1968 due to public dissatisfaction. However, there is an exception: the Navajo Nationwhich covers parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, still observes daylight saving time to stay in sync with neighboring states that use it. This creates a unique situation within the state, where part of Arizona observes daylight saving time, while the rest does not.

A number of US areas do not observe daylight saving time, mainly because of their… tropical locations near the equator results in fairly consistent times of sunrise and sunset all year round. These areas are: Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.

The idea of ​​daylight saving time is not new. It dates back Benjamin Franklinwho suggested it in 1784 as a way to do that cserve candles. However, it was only until First World War that daylight saving time was formally adopted, with Germany it was the first country to implement it in 1916. The US followed 1918and after several iterations, the current daylight saving time system, as described in the Uniform Time Act of 1966became law.

As the leaves change and the air becomes fresher, the end of daylight saving time serves as a gentle reminder of the seasonal shift. Whether you’re loving the shorter days or looking forward to that extra hour of sleep, don’t forget to reset your clock November 3. Enjoy the autumn atmosphere and remember: spring will be here before you know it!