When Does the Time Change? The Ongoing Debate Over Daylight Saving Time
Alright, folks, it’s that time of year again—literally! Daylight saving time is upon us, and millions of Americans will soon be setting their clocks forward one hour, giving us those longer, brighter evenings. In 2025, the time change happens on Sunday, March 9 , at 2 a.m. , when we "spring forward" and lose an hour of sleep. But as always, the debate over whether we should even be doing this continues to rage on.
Most of the U.S. follows daylight saving time, with the exception of Hawaii and Arizona , as well as several U.S. territories. The whole concept of shifting the clocks dates back to World War I , when it was introduced to save fuel and maximize daylight hours. It wasn’t until the Uniform Time Act of 1966 that the U.S. government set standardized start and end dates for daylight saving time. Today, it runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, thanks to changes made under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 .
So, what does “spring forward, fall back” mean? Well, in March, we move the clocks forward one hour , which means we lose an hour of sleep, but in return, we get more daylight in the evening. In November, we set the clocks back one hour , gaining an extra hour of sleep while bringing earlier sunsets. Some people love it, others hate it.
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And that brings us to the big question— will daylight saving time ever go away? There have been multiple efforts to make daylight saving time permanent or to eliminate it altogether . Back in 2022 , the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act , which would have made daylight saving time permanent, but the bill never made it through the House. More recently, former President Donald Trump has weighed in, initially calling for an end to daylight saving time but later walking back his stance, saying it’s a "50-50 issue" with strong opinions on both sides. Even Elon Musk has stirred the debate, asking his followers whether they would prefer later or earlier daylight if the time change were abolished.
Supporters of permanent daylight saving time argue that longer evenings improve quality of life, encourage outdoor activities, and even reduce energy consumption. On the other hand, health experts warn that changing our clocks disrupts sleep patterns , increases the risk of heart issues, car accidents, and mood disorders , and throws off our natural body clocks . The American Medical Association has even come out against daylight saving time, supporting a move to permanent standard time instead.
So, what happens next? As of now, daylight saving time is still in effect , and we'll be changing our clocks as usual in March and November. But the conversation is far from over. Whether it’s Trump, Musk, or Congress making the next move, one thing’s for sure—this debate isn’t going away anytime soon.
For now, set your clocks forward, get ready to lose an hour of sleep, and enjoy those longer, sunnier evenings—at least until November rolls around!
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