The days are getting shorter, but this November, there will be a little more time on the clock.
Daylight saving time is nearing its end, meaning Ohioans can expect earlier sunrises and sunsets soon.
Daylight saving will end on Nov. 3, when clocks will fall back one hour to make up for the time shift in March.
This extra hour will result in earlier sunsets, as the shorter days of winter approach. Sunrises will also occur earlier, likely around 6 a.m.
After the clocks are set back in November, daylight will continue to decrease until the winter solstice on Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year.
# What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time was officially established by the Uniform Time Act in 1966, originally starting on the last Sunday of April and ending on the last Sunday of October. In 2005, this changed to the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. The concept dates back to the early 1900s, with the Standard Time Act aiming to save energy during wartime.
# When will Ohioans turn back their clocks?
Ohioans, along with other participating states, will set their clocks back at 2 a.m. on Nov. 3. Most smartphones will adjust automatically, but other clocks may need to be manually changed.
# What does the end of daylight saving time mean for Ohioans?
For many, the end of daylight saving time brings an extra hour of sleep, as the clocks fall back at 2 a.m., extending the night.
# Is daylight saving time still beneficial?
In today's technological age, daylight saving time is less effective at conserving energy than it once was, and some studies link it to health risks. Although the U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022 to make daylight saving time permanent, it stalled in the House of Representatives, leaving the future of daylight saving time uncertain.
### When is daylight saving time in 2025?
Daylight saving time for 2025 will begin on Sunday, March 9, and end on Nov. 2.
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