Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2025: When Do Clocks Change?
Get ready to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time 2025 begins in the U.S. at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This annual event moves the clock forward by one hour, giving us longer daylight hours in the evening but also causing us to lose an hour of sleep.
Will Daylight Saving Time Be Permanent?
Two bills in Congress, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 29 and House Resolution 139), propose making Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. If passed, there would be no more “fall back” in November. However, past attempts to make this change have failed due to concerns over dark winter mornings impacting school children and road safety.
Which States & Territories Do Not Observe Daylight Saving Time?
While most U.S. states participate in DST, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not. Additionally, U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands also do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
When Do We Fall Back?
If DST remains in place, clocks will fall back on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. At that time, we will gain an extra hour of sleep.
Free Food Deals for Daylight Saving Time 2025
Losing an hour of sleep is tough, but these free food offers can help make it easier. Check out these amazing deals available nationwide:
Kroger: Free Breakfast Coupons
Kroger is giving away 39,000+ coupons for free breakfast food, available starting Friday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Kroger.com/HourBack. Act fast before they run out!
Smoothie King: Free Metabolism Boost Smoothie
Sign up for Smoothie King’s Healthy Rewards Program (free to join) and claim a free 12-ounce Metabolism Boost Smoothie (Dark Chocolate) on Sunday, March 9.
Burger King: Week-Long Freebies for Royal Perks Members
Join Burger King’s Royal Perks program (free to sign up) to get these deals:
- Sunday: Free Croissan’wich with a $1+ purchase
- Monday: Free 4-piece Churro Fries with a $1+ purchase
- Tuesday: Free medium iced coffee with a $1+ purchase
- Wednesday: Free 5-piece French toast sticks with a $1+ purchase
- Thursday: Free large hash brown with a $1+ purchase
- Friday (National Pi Day): Free Hershey’s Pie with a $3.14+ purchase
- Saturday, March 15: Free sausage biscuit with a $1+ purchase
Daylight Saving Time FAQs
Do We Gain or Lose an Hour?
On March 9, 2025, we lose one hour of sleep but gain longer daylight hours until fall.
What is the Longest Day of 2025?
The summer solstice on Friday, June 20, 2025, will be the longest day of the year.
When Does Spring Officially Begin?
- Meteorological spring starts March 1, 2025.
- Astronomical spring begins with the equinox on March 20, 2025, at 4:01 a.m. CT.
What’s the Correct Name: “Daylight Saving” or “Daylight Savings” Time?
The official term is Daylight Saving Time (singular). However, many people mistakenly call it Daylight Savings Time.
