Time Change 2025: When Daylight Saving Time Ends (“Fall Back”) and When It Starts Again

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Time Change 2025

As fall deepens, the perennial question returns: when do we turn the clocks back in 2025? Here’s the definitive guide for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and key global notes—plus answers to the most-searched queries like “Did the time change today?” and “When do clocks go back?”

Daylight Saving Time 2025 — Key Dates at a Glance

United States & most of Canada

Start (“spring forward”): Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. local time (clocks jump to 3:00 a.m.).
End (“fall back”): Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. local time (clocks return to 1:00 a.m.).
Exceptions: Most of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation), Hawaii, and several U.S. territories do not observe DST. Some Canadian regions follow different rules; check local guidance.

United Kingdom

Start: Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. UTC (clocks move forward to 2:00 a.m. BST).
End: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. BST (clocks go back to 1:00 a.m. GMT).

European countries using summer time

Typically the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. In 2025, that aligns with March 30 and October 26. Always confirm local rules, as country-level exceptions can apply.

Quick Answers to Your Most-Asked Questions

When does Daylight Saving Time end in 2025?

U.S. & most of Canada: Sunday, November 2, 2025 (clocks fall back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time).
UK: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (already completed by the time you’re reading this in late October).

When do the clocks go back in 2025?

U.S./Canada: Overnight Nov 1 → Nov 2.
UK: Overnight Oct 25 → Oct 26.

Did the time change today?

If today is Monday, October 27, 2025:
- UK: Yes—clocks went back yesterday (Oct 26).
- U.S./Canada: Not yet—the change happens next Sunday, Nov 2.

When does Daylight Saving Time start again?

U.S./Canada: Sunday, March 9, 2025 (clocks spring forward).
UK/Europe: Sunday, March 30, 2025.

“Fall Back” 2025: What to Expect

Turning clocks back by an hour means earlier sunrise and earlier sunset on your wall clock. For many, that brings a welcome extra hour of sleep the night of the change. Morning commutes get a bit brighter; evenings get noticeably darker. If you track sunrise times for your run or school drop-off, expect a shift toward lighter mornings immediately after the change.

Tip: Most smartphones, computers, and connected devices update automatically. Double-check wall clocks, ovens, microwaves, and car dashboards to avoid Monday-morning mishaps.

Regional Fine Print You Should Know

U.S. exceptions: Most of Arizona and Hawaii don’t observe Daylight Saving Time. U.S. territories—Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands—also stay on standard time year-round.
Canada nuances: While most provinces align with U.S. changeover dates, some locations have opt-outs or permanent time choices. If you’re near a provincial border or in a northern territory, verify with local authorities.
Policy watch: Proposals surface regularly to make clocks permanent (either year-round DST or year-round standard time). As of now, standard U.S. federal dates remain in effect for 2025, and regions that opt out continue to do so. Any future changes would be announced well in advance.

Handy Reference Table — Time Change 2025

Region	Spring Forward (start DST)	Fall Back (end DST)	Local Time of Change
United States	Sun Mar 9, 2025	Sun Nov 2, 2025	2:00 a.m.
Most of Canada	Sun Mar 9, 2025	Sun Nov 2, 2025	2:00 a.m.
United Kingdom	Sun Mar 30, 2025	Sun Oct 26, 2025	1:00 a.m. UTC / 2:00 a.m. local

Note: Schedules are local and subject to government decisions. Always check local notices if you live in an area with special rules.

Sunrise, Sleep, and Your Schedule

Sunrise: After “fall back,” sunrise occurs about an hour earlier by the clock. That’s helpful for early risers and school routines.
Sleep: Most people gain an hour the night of the switch, but circadian rhythms still notice changes. Keeping consistent bedtimes, getting morning light, and limiting late caffeine helps your body adjust smoothly.
Work & travel: For cross-border meetings the week of the change, confirm time zones—the UK/EU and North America adjust on different Sundays, and some regions don’t change at all.