2025 Summer Schedule Change: US End Dates
- * Daylight Saving Time change: The change happens at 2:00 am.
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* Daylight Saving Time change: The change happens at 2:00 am. Watches are delayed by an hour, effectively “gaining” an hour of sleep.
* Effects of the Change:
* Earlier Darkness: The delay can mean darker afternoons and longer nights.
* More Morning Light: There’s more natural light in the mornings.
* Automatic Changes: Most electronic devices automatically adjust the time.
* Future dates: Summer schedule begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
* Areas Without Changes:
* Hawaii
* Most of Arizona
* US territories: Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa all stay on standard time year-round.
* Manual Changes: Most people don’t need to manually change their clocks.
