Do you also want the sun to shine longer in the evening? If yes, then soon it is time to move the clocks forward.
Every year in March, the US changes from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time (DST). This time change has been controversial as it aims to maintain daylight for longer. But will this change be permanent? And is former President Donald Trump going to end it? Let’s know the answers to all these questions.
When will Daylight Saving Time 2025 start?
This year Daylight Saving Time will come into effect from 2 am on March 9, 2025 (Sunday). This means that we will have to lose an hour of sleep, as the clocks will have to be moved forward by one hour.
Although smartphones and digital devices usually update the time automatically, you will have to set your wall clocks, alarm clocks and other analog clocks yourself.
After this change, both sunrise and sunset will be one hour later, meaning there will be light for longer in the evening.
Is Trump going to end daylight saving time?
In recent years, the demand to permanently end the time change has increased in the US. In 2022, the US Senate passed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” which aimed to make daylight saving time permanent. But this bill could not be passed in the US House of Representatives.
Donald Trump has also expressed his opinion on this issue. In December 2023, Trump, who was elected to the presidency, said that he wanted to end daylight saving time and implement standard time all year round.
Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social:
“The Republican Party will do its best to end daylight saving time. The number of people who support it is small, but it is very inconvenient and expensive for the country!”
However, no official decision has been taken on this proposal yet; it is clear that the debate over daylight saving time continues.
What is daylight saving time?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a process where clocks are moved forward by one hour in the spring to make the most of daylight.
The “Uniform Time Act” was enacted in 1966, which set uniform rules for daylight saving time across the United States. Before this, different states and cities had the freedom to decide whether or not they would observe daylight saving time.
Why was daylight saving time needed?
Many people believe that daylight saving time was implemented for farmers so they could get more sunlight in the evening. But this is a myth!
In fact, American farmers were the biggest opponents of daylight saving time in 1919.
According to History.com, farmers were unhappy with the change because:
- Sunlight determined their work, not clock time.
- They had to wait an extra hour for the dew to dry before they could cut the grass.
- It was difficult for dairy farmers to change the time they milked cows because they were not ready an hour earlier.
Daylight Saving Time was first implemented in 1918 as a wartime measure but was repealed in 1919 due to heavy opposition. However, many states and cities continued to adopt it on their own, leading to confusion about time across the US.
In 1966, the Uniform Time Act was passed and implemented nationally, creating a standardized rule for time changes.
Should Daylight Saving Time be abolished?
The debate over Daylight Saving Time continues to this day. Its supporters believe that it helps save energy and increase productivity. At the same time, opponents argue that it affects the biological clock, which can cause health problems.
Despite Trump and other leaders demanding an end to it, it remains to be seen whether the US will actually end this practice.
Conclusion
Daylight Saving Time 2025 will begin at 2 am on March 9, when clocks will be moved forward by one hour. This will cause the sun to rise an hour later and set later, providing more light in the evening.
Donald Trump and other leaders have suggested ending it, but no concrete decision has been made yet. Unless a new law is made, the time in the US will continue to change every year in March and November.
So, get your clocks ready before March 9 and mentally prepare yourself for this change!
FAQs
Q. When does Daylight Saving Time start in 2025?
A. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2 a.m. Clocks will move forward by one hour.
Q. Do I need to manually change my clocks?
A. Most smartphones and digital devices will update automatically, but analog clocks must be adjusted manually.
Q. Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?
A. DST is designed to extend daylight in the evening, helping to save energy and make better use of natural light.
Q. Is Donald Trump planning to end Daylight Saving Time?
A. Trump has expressed interest in eliminating DST and keeping Standard Time year-round, but no official law has been passed yet.
Q. When will Daylight Saving Time end in 2025?
A. It will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks fall back by one hour.