Daylight saving time comes to an end soon. Here's when clocks 'fall back' in 2024

Daylight saving time will officially end on November 3, 2024, at 2 a. m. , when clocks will "fall back" one hour, allowing many to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. This adjustment results in earlier sunrises and nightfall before 7 p. m.

, with the next time shift scheduled for March 2025. Over the years, Congress has repeatedly attempted to eliminate the clock changes altogether and establish a permanent daylight saving time, but these bills have consistently stalled. The concept of daylight saving time dates back to World War I, when Germany implemented it to conserve energy, and it was introduced to the U. S. through the Standard Time Act of 1918.

The Uniform Time Act of 1966 aimed to standardize daylight saving time across the nation, with only minor adjustments since then. Most recently, the time period was extended in 2005 under President George Bush. Interestingly, states like Arizona and Hawaii do not participate in daylight saving time, exercising their right under federal law to remain on standard time. The ongoing debate around the necessity and effectiveness of this time-changing practice continues to be a topic of interest among lawmakers and the public alike.