Daylight Saving Time Ends November 3: What You Need to Know

As clocks 'fall back,' Americans prepare for shorter days and potential health impacts.

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, 2024, when clocks will be set back one hour, marking the return to standard time.
Most U.S. states observe daylight saving time, with exceptions including Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several U.S. territories.
The time change can disrupt sleep patterns, potentially affecting mental health and increasing risks for heart attacks and car accidents.
Parents often find the time change challenging as it disrupts children's sleep schedules, leading to cranky behavior.
The Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent, has yet to pass in the House of Representatives despite Senate approval.