2025 Time Change Schedule
| Season | Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2025-03-09 | 2:00 AM | Clocks forward to 3:00 AM |
| Fall | 2025-11-02 | 2:00 AM | Clocks back to 1:00 AM |
Time Until Next Change
Economic Impact of DST in North Dakota
The economic implications of Daylight Saving Time in North Dakota are significant and multifaceted. Retail businesses often report increased sales during DST months due to extended evening daylight hours, which encourages shopping and dining out. The tourism and recreation industries particularly benefit, with golf courses, theme parks, and other outdoor venues seeing revenue increases of up to 3%.
However, the transition periods create temporary disruptions. Studies estimate that the Monday following the spring time change results in approximately $499 million in lost productivity nationwide due to sleep deprivation and adjustment issues.
Health Considerations for North Dakota Residents
Medical research has revealed important health impacts of time changes in North Dakota. The spring forward transition is associated with a 9% increase in heart attacks during the first three days after the change. Car accidents also spike by approximately 7% on the Monday following the spring time change.
Energy Consumption Patterns in North Dakota
Recent studies on energy consumption during DST in North Dakota show modest savings of approximately 0.5% 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.
Preparation Tips
✓ Be extra cautious driving the Monday after the spring time change - accident rates increase.
✓ Check and replace smoke detector batteries when changing clocks - it's a good reminder!
✓ Use the extra evening daylight in summer for outdoor activities and vitamin D.
✓ Consider the time change when scheduling meetings with people in other time zones.