Goodbye to Daylight Saving Time in the United States – the time change date is official

As we settle into the cozy days of fall, it's that time of day again when Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes to an end. This transition, which follows the well-known sentence, “Jump forward, fall back” means clocks will soon be set back an hour, marking the official return to standard time. This adjustment not only brings earlier sunsets, but also gives us a little bonus: an extra hour of sleep!

When will summer time change?

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 3, 2024as this is the day Daylight Saving Time officially ends in the United States 2:00 amthe clocks are set back one hour. For those who rely on electronic devices like smartphones and computers, there's no need to worry – most of these gadgets will make the switch for you automatically. But don't forget the old-fashioned items around the house. Make sure you set the setting manually Microwaves, ovens, analog clocks, older car models and wristwatches. Nobody wants to show up to an appointment an hour early because they forgot to update the time!

Looking ahead to next year, the pattern remains the same. In 2025Summer time begins on Sunday March 9thwhen the clocks go forward one hour and it ends on Sunday November 2ndwhen they are reset again.

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

While most of the United States observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), some states and US territories have opted out of this time change practice. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 allows individual states and territories to decide whether or not to participate in daylight saving time, resulting in some regions remaining in it Standard time all year round:

Thanks to its stable daylight hours Hawaii There is little need to change the clocks to allow for more evening daylight. This state is geographically closer to equatorwhere the length of day and night does not fluctuate that much throughout the year. Since 1967Hawaii observes standard time year-round.

With its notoriously hot climate ArizonaThe decision to stick with standard time is largely based on the desire to avoid it longer, hotter daylight hours in the evening. While the DST system was designed to maximize the use of daylight hours, those of us who have lived in desert landscapes know that it is not necessary in this particular state. Arizona adopted daylight saving time for the first time 1918 but I set it up 1968 due to public dissatisfaction. However, there is one exception: this Navajo Nationwhich covers parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, still respects 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 territories do not observe daylight saving time, largely because their tropical locations near the equator produce fairly consistent results Sunrise and sunset times all year round. These territories are: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.

The idea of ​​daylight saving time is not new. It dates back to that time Benjamin Franklinwho suggested it as a way to do this in 1784 CServe candles. However, it didn't last until First World War that summer time was officially adopted Germany It was the first country to introduce it in 1916. The USA followed him 1918and after several iterations, the current system of daylight saving time 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 change. Whether you love the shorter days or look forward to that extra hour of sleep, don't forget to reset your clocks November 3rd. Enjoy the fall vibes and remember: Spring will be here before you know it!