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Ridgewood NJ, it’s that time of year again! Daylight saving time (DST) begins tonight, marking the shift to longer daylight hours. Here’s everything you need to know about springing forward in 2025.
When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2025?
⏰ The time change happens at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.
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That means we lose an hour of sleep, but we gain an extra hour of daylight in the evening.
How Does the Time Change Work?
During spring daylight saving time:
✅ Clocks move forward by one hour.
✅ The sun sets an hour later, extending evening daylight.
✅ The sun rises an hour later in the morning.
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⏳ Manual clocks (like wall clocks and microwaves) need to be reset.
When Does Daylight Saving Time End?
Daylight saving time lasts until Sunday, November 2, 2025. On that date, clocks will “fall back” one hour, returning to standard time.
Which U.S. States and Territories Don’t Observe DST?
While most of the U.S. follows daylight saving time, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not. The following U.S. territories also do not observe DST:
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Which Countries Observe Daylight Saving Time?
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✅ Some regions of Canada and Australia observe DST.
✅ Egypt is the only African country that follows daylight saving time.
Who Invented Daylight Saving Time?
The origins of DST are debated, but key figures include:
???? Benjamin Franklin (1784) – Wrote a satirical essay suggesting people wake up earlier to save energy.
???? George Hudson (1895) – A New Zealand entomologist who proposed a two-hour clock change to allow for more evening daylight (for bug collecting!).
???? William Willett (1907) – A British builder who promoted moving clocks forward in the spring for more daylight hours.
???? Germany was the first country to implement DST in 1916 during World War I, followed by other European nations. The U.S. adopted DST in 1918 to save energy.
Why Do We Use Daylight Saving Time Today?
The current DST schedule was enacted under President George W. Bush in 2007, setting the start on the second Sunday in March and the end on the first Sunday in November.
The main goals of DST are:
✅ Energy conservation
✅ Fewer traffic accidents
✅ More daylight for outdoor activities
Final Reminder: Set Your Clocks Ahead!
Before heading to bed on Saturday, March 8, remember to set your manual clocks forward by one hour. While we may lose an hour of sleep, we’ll gain brighter evenings and longer days ahead!
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