Spring Forward! Daylight Saving Time 2025: What You Need to Know (and Why It Might Be Ending Soon)
- Michael Carter
- Mar 9
- 3 min read
If you wake up on Sunday, March 9, 2025, feeling a little disoriented, don’t worry—your power didn’t go out. It’s just daylight saving time (DST) kicking in! At 2 a.m., clocks will jump forward to 3 a.m., marking the start of longer, sunnier evenings. For many, this is a welcome sign that spring is on its way, especially after a chilly winter and those pesky groundhogs predicting six more weeks of cold.
But daylight saving time isn’t just about losing an hour of sleep. It’s a tradition with a complicated history—and it might not be around forever. Here’s everything you need to know about DST, its potential end, and what it means for you.
What Happens on March 9, 2025?
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2 a.m., clocks will “spring forward” to 3 a.m., officially starting daylight saving time. This means:
Sunrise and sunset will be an hour later. Enjoy more daylight in the evenings!
You’ll lose an hour of sleep. Sorry, night owls!
Smart devices will update automatically. But don’t forget to manually adjust your microwave, car clock, or any analog clocks.
Most Americans will experience this change, but not everyone. Arizona, Hawaii, and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam don’t observe DST. They stick to standard time year-round.
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time was officially established in the U.S. by the Uniform Time Act of 1966. The idea is to make better use of daylight during the longer days of spring and summer. By shifting clocks forward, we get more sunlight in the evenings, which can save energy and give people more time to enjoy outdoor activities.
But not everyone loves the twice-a-year time change. Critics argue that it’s outdated, disruptive, and even harmful. Studies have linked the switch to increased traffic accidents, sleep disturbances, and decreased productivity.
Could Daylight Saving Time End Soon?
The debate over DST has been heating up in recent years. While the Uniform Time Act allows states to opt out of DST and stay on standard time year-round, switching to permanent daylight saving time requires federal approval.
Here’s where things stand:
20 states have passed laws or resolutions to adopt permanent daylight saving time—if Congress allows it. These include Florida, Texas, and Oregon.
In Texas, lawmakers are pushing for change. Sen. Judith Zaffirini has proposed a bill to keep the state on standard time year-round, while Rep. Will Metcalf wants permanent daylight saving time.
At the federal level, the Sunshine Protection Act—a bill to make DST permanent—passed the Senate in 2022 but stalled in the House.
The push to “lock the clock” has bipartisan support. Proponents argue that ending the time change would reduce disruptions and improve public health.
What’s Next for Daylight Saving Time?
The future of DST is still up in the air. While some states are ready to make the switch, Congress holds the key. If federal lawmakers pass the Sunshine Protection Act, we could say goodbye to the biannual time change for good.
In the meantime, here’s how you can prepare for the March 9 time change:
Adjust your clocks (don’t forget the manual ones!).
Go to bed a little earlier on March 8 to minimize sleep loss.
Enjoy the extra evening sunlight! It’s a great excuse to get outside and soak up some vitamin D.
Final Thoughts
Whether you love it or hate it, daylight saving time is here—for now. But with growing momentum to end the time change, this could be one of the last times we “spring forward.” So, set your clocks, enjoy the longer days, and keep an eye on the news. The clock might stop ticking on DST sooner than you think!
What’s your take on daylight saving time? Should we keep it, ditch it, or make it permanent?
Let us know in the comments! ⏰🌞
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