As we settle into the cozy days of fall, it is again that time of year when Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. This transition, which follows the well-known phrase, “Leap forward, fall back”, means that clocks will soon go 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 does the change to summer time take place?

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 3, 2024because this is the day when daylight saving time officially ends in the United States. 2:00 amclocks go back an hour. Those who rely on electronic devices such as smartphones and computers don’t need to worry – most of these devices make the change automatically. But don’t forget the old-fashioned things around the house. Make sure you set the clocks manually. Microwaves, ovens, analog clocks, older car models and wristwatches. Nobody wants to show up an hour early for an appointment because they forgot to update the time!

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

Which states and U.S. territories do not participate in Daylight Saving Time?

While most parts of the United States observe daylight saving time, some U.S. states and territories have opted out of this time change. Uniform Time Act of 1966 allows individual states and territories to decide whether or not to participate in daylight saving time, which results in some regions having to Standard time all year round:

Thanks to the stable daylight hours Hawaii has little need to adjust the clocks for more daylight in the evening. This state is geographically closer to the equatorwhere the length of day and night does not vary so much throughout the year. 1967Hawaii observes standard time all year round.

With its famously hot climate, ArizonaThe decision to stick with standard time is largely based on the desire to avoid longer, hotter daylight hours evening. Although the daylight saving time system was created to make the most of daylight hours, those of us who have lived in desert landscapes know that it is not necessary in this particular state. Arizona first introduced daylight saving time in 1918 but it was discontinued in 1968 due to the dissatisfaction of the population. However, there is one exception: the Navajo Nationwhich includes parts of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, still uses 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 uses daylight saving time while the rest does not.

Some US territories do not observe daylight saving time, mainly because their tropical places near the equator yield fairly consistent 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 ​​summer time is not new. It comes from Benjamin Franklinwho proposed it in 1784 to CCandles. But first First World War that summer time was officially introduced, with Germany and was the first country to introduce it in 1916. The USA followed in 1918and after several iterations, the current system of daylight saving time, as in the Uniform Time Act of 1966became law.

As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisper, the end of daylight saving time serves as a gentle reminder of the changing seasons. Whether you love the shorter days or look forward to the extra hour of sleep, don’t forget to change your clocks. 3 November. Enjoy the autumn atmosphere and remember, spring will be here sooner than you think!