Daylight saving time 2025: When to 'spring forward' for time change and why we do it


Daylight saving time 2025: When to

Published 8 March 2025 Most Americans should consider going to bed early Saturday night, because they are about to lose an hour of sleep. Daylight saving time is imminent, meaning that on Sunday, 2 a.m. will become 3 a.m. in the matter of a seconds. On the bright side, the "spring forward" will delay when day becomes night leading to sunnier drives home from work for many. The new time schedule will go until November, when standard time returns ahead of the holiday season. Here's what to know about "spring forward" this weekend, including when the process began, which two states are exempt from it and efforts to end time changes permanently.