Quick Answer: 2025 Time Change Dates
At 2:00 AM, clocks will spring forward to 3:00 AM
At 2:00 AM, clocks will fall back to 1:00 AM
Countdown to Next Time Change
Historical Context
- The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the system of uniform Daylight Saving Time throughout the US.
- DST was extended in the US in 2007, adding 4 weeks to the DST period.
- Not all countries observe DST - only about 70 countries worldwide use it.
Tips for Sweden Residents
Remember that not all countries change on the same date - check international meeting times carefully.
Use the extra evening daylight in summer for outdoor activities and vitamin D.
Check and replace smoke detector batteries when changing clocks - it's a good reminder!
Use the phrase 'Spring forward, fall back' to remember which direction to change your clocks.
Why do we change clocks?
Daylight Saving Time was implemented to make better use of daylight during summer months, theoretically saving energy and providing more evening daylight for activities.
Do all states observe DST?
No, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Some territories also opt out of the time change.
Is DST being eliminated?
While there have been various proposals to eliminate DST, as of 2025, most regions continue to observe the biannual time change.