Daylight Saving Time to Begin March 9 as Debate Over Its Future Continues

President Trump signals support for ending clock changes, but no formal action has been taken yet.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) will begin on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with clocks moving forward one hour at 2 a.m. local time.
Most U.S. states observe DST, but Hawaii, most of Arizona, and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam do not participate.
President Trump has expressed opposition to DST, calling it inconvenient and costly, though no specific policy changes have been announced during his presidency so far.
The Sunshine Protection Act, a stalled bipartisan bill, seeks to make DST permanent, while some experts and organizations advocate for permanent Standard Time instead, citing health benefits.
Critics of the current system argue that seasonal time changes disrupt sleep patterns and circadian rhythms, contributing to health and safety risks such as increased accidents and heart issues.