When Does the Time Change in Louisiana?

2025 DST Schedule

🌸 Spring Forward

2025-03-09

2:00 AM → 3:00 AM

🍂 Fall Back

2025-11-02

2:00 AM → 1:00 AM

Spring Transition

Lose one hour of sleep but gain evening daylight

Summer Months

Enjoy extended daylight hours for outdoor activities

Fall Transition

Gain an extra hour of sleep as we return to standard time

Winter Months

Earlier sunrises help with morning routines

Energy Consumption Patterns in Louisiana

Recent studies on energy consumption during DST in Louisiana show modest savings of approximately 0.8% in electricity usage. However, these savings are offset by increased gasoline consumption as people take advantage of extended daylight for travel and recreation. The net energy impact remains a subject of ongoing research and debate among policy makers.

Did You Know?

DST can affect health, with studies showing increased heart attacks and car accidents after the spring change.
Arizona and Hawaii are the only US states that don't observe DST statewide.
Russia experimented with permanent DST from 2011-2014 before switching to permanent standard time.