Sun Mar 02 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Clocks Spring Forward: North America and Europe Prepare for Daylight Saving Time

**New York/London, [Date of Publication]** – Millions across North America and Europe will soon adjust their clocks as Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns. On Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 2:00 a.m., the clocks will spring forward one hour in the contiguous United States and all Canadian provinces and territories that observe DST. This excludes Hawaii and most of Arizona, as well as parts of British Columbia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan in Canada.

Across the Atlantic, the U.K. and most of Europe will follow suit on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, at 1:00 a.m., switching to British Summer Time (BST). Exceptions include Iceland, Belarus, and Russia.

The practice of shifting clocks, observed in over 70 countries, aims to maximize daylight hours during summer months. While originally intended to conserve energy, its effectiveness remains debated, with concerns raised about the disruption to circadian rhythms and potential links to health issues like fatigue and depression.

Despite ongoing discussions about the merits of DST, the U.S. currently lacks a federal mandate for permanent Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time, despite 20 states having already passed legislation or resolutions advocating for permanent DST. Former President Trump previously criticized DST for its inconvenience and costs.

The change means losing an hour of sleep for those in affected regions, but also promises longer evenings. While meteorological spring began March 1st, the astronomical spring equinox falls on March 20th, 2025.

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