When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2024?
Daylight saving time will conclude for 2024 at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 3. At this point, clocks will “fall back,” allowing for an extra hour of sleep.
Start Date for Daylight Saving Time 2025
The next daylight saving time period will begin on Sunday, March 9, 2025, when clocks will move forward by one hour.
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time refers to the period from March to November when most Americans adjust their clocks forward by one hour. This shift is intended to increase evening daylight during the warmer months and to provide more light in the mornings during the winter months.
When Did Daylight Saving Time Start in 2024?
In 2024, daylight saving time commenced on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, marking the start of the annual clock adjustment for most states.
Is Daylight Saving Time Ending Permanently?
There has been significant discussion in Congress regarding the potential to eliminate the clock changes altogether. In 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which aimed to make daylight saving time permanent. However, this bill did not advance in the House of Representatives and has yet to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. A version of the act introduced in 2023 has also remained stagnant.
Which States Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Not all states participate in daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe it. Arizona’s exclusion, except for the Navajo Nation, is due to its hot climate, as residents prefer not to extend daylight into the evening during summer months. Additionally, five U.S. territories also do not follow daylight saving time:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
On the other hand, the Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, does observe daylight saving time.
Why Hawaii Does Not Observe Daylight Saving Time
Hawaii does not practice daylight saving time due to its location near the equator, where daylight hours remain fairly consistent throughout the year.