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Daylight Saving Time Ends November 2, 2025: What to Know

9/24/2025

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Summary

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Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., as clocks fall back one hour, giving extra sleep and shifting daylight into winter mornings.
In Vermont, the earliest sunset will occur in early December at 4:13 p.m., with daylight diminishing each month.
Not all U.S. states observe daylight saving time; Arizona and Hawaii do not participate.

History

Historical Context

Daylight saving time (DST) was first implemented in Port Arthur, Ontario, on July 1, 1908, and later adopted by Germany in 1916 during World War I to conserve energy. The U.S. followed suit in 1918, reporting a 1% reduction in energy consumption. Today, states like Arizona and Hawaii opt out of DST, reflecting ongoing debates about its effectiveness and implications for energy policy and public health.

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Story summary

Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., as clocks fall back one hour, giving extra sleep and shifting daylight into winter mornings.
In Vermont, the earliest sunset will occur in early December at 4:13 p.m., with daylight diminishing each month.
Not all U.S. states observe daylight saving time; Arizona and Hawaii do not participate.

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