When does Daylight Saving Time end? Key dates for 2025 in the U.S., UK/EU

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When does Daylight Saving Time end

Daylight Saving Time (DST)—often called “daylight savings”—is winding down across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Here are the end dates you need, plus what changes and who’s not switching at all.

Egypt (Cairo): clocks already went back

Egypt ended DST at midnight between Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31, 2025. At 12:00 a.m. (00:00) local time, clocks moved back to 11:00 p.m. the previous evening, marking the start of winter time nationwide. If you’re in Cairo or elsewhere in Egypt, you’re already on standard time.

What changes: Lighter mornings, earlier sunsets. Public services, transport timetables, and business hours now follow standard time until DST resumes in spring 2026.

United States: first Sunday in November

In the United States, DST ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. At that moment, clocks “fall back” to 1:00 a.m. local standard time.

Who switches: Most states do, with notable exceptions that remain on standard time year-round (such as Hawaii and most of Arizona). If you work across state lines, double-check meetings and travel on November 2 to avoid a one-hour mismatch.

What changes: Sunrise and sunset occur about an hour earlier by the clock, so mornings are brighter and evenings darker.

United Kingdom and most of Europe: last Sunday in October

Across the UK and the majority of continental Europe, DST ended on Sunday, October 26, 2025 (the last Sunday in October). Local times shifted back by one hour in the early hours, returning to GMT/WET or the relevant standard time.

Travel tip: If you’re syncing with friends or colleagues in Europe from outside the region, remember Europe’s switch happened a week before the U.S. this year.

Southern Hemisphere and other variations

While much of the Northern Hemisphere is leaving summer time, some Southern Hemisphere locations are entering or already in their own DST periods. Elsewhere, many countries do not observe DST at all. If you’re coordinating internationally, rely on location-based time checks rather than assumptions—especially around the late-October to early-November window when clocks diverge across regions.

Quick reference: 2025 DST end dates

Egypt: Ended at 00:00 on Oct 31, 2025 (clocks set back to 23:00 on Oct 30).
UK/EU (most countries): Oct 26, 2025 (last Sunday in October).
United States (most states): Nov 2, 2025, 2:00 a.m. local time.

What the change means for your schedule

Morning light: Expect sunrise roughly an hour earlier on the clock—helpful for early commutes and school runs.
Evening darkness: Dusk arrives sooner; plan lighting, outdoor activities, and road safety accordingly.
Tech & travel: Most phones and computers update automatically, but analog clocks, ovens, and car dashboards may not. For flights, trains, or cross-border calls, confirm local times on itineraries issued around the switch.

Why the dates differ

DST rules are set region by region. Europe consolidates the change on the last Sunday in October; the U.S. aligns it to the first Sunday in November; Egypt operates on its own national schedule, currently ending in late October. These policies reflect local legislation and energy or public-safety considerations and can be revised, so it’s wise to verify each year.

In the UK/EU: clocks went back on Oct 26.
In the U.S.: the change is Nov 2 at 2:00 a.m.

Set your clocks where needed, enjoy the brighter mornings, and plan for earlier nightfall.