Millions of Americans will turn their clocks back one hour Saturday night/early Sunday morning marking the end of Daylight-Saving Time for 2025.
The time change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks “fall back” to 1 a.m., giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep. Under the current system, Daylight-Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Next year, it will start on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Originally extended in 2005, Daylight-Saving Time was shifted to the current schedule to increase evening daylight. A Department of Energy study found that the extra daylight reduces electricity usage by roughly 0.5% daily, saving an estimated 1.3 billion kilowatt-hours annually in the United States.
Officials also remind residents to use the time change as an opportunity to check smoke detectors and review fire escape plans, ensuring all family members can safely exit a home in two minutes if a fire occurs.