US Winter Time 2025: Set Clocks Back One Hour on November 2, 2025
Washington D.C. – Americans will “fall back” and gain an hour of sleep on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as Daylight Saving Time ends and Standard Time begins.At 2:00 AM local time, clocks should be turned back to 1:00 AM.
This annual time change, often referred to as “winter time,” occurs on the first Sunday in November.The shift aims to make better use of daylight during the winter months.
Experts recommend reviewing and updating the time on devices and appliances. Smartphones, computers, and tablets with the “automatic date and time” setting enabled typically adjust automatically, but verification is advised.Manual adjustments will be necessary for devices like kitchen clocks, alarm clocks, ovens, microwaves, and car clocks – ideally completed the night before. programmable heating systems should also be checked for automatic adjustment capabilities. Restarting devices can sometimes facilitate automatic time updates.
Beyond convenience, authorities urge individuals to use the time change as a reminder to check and replace the batteries in smoke detectors, enhancing home safety.
Those with scheduled flights or events on the Sunday or Monday following the change should confirm their timings, accounting for the hour difference.