Sun Mar 09 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## US Clocks Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time on March 9th

**Washington D.C.** – The United States will observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) beginning on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. At 2:00 a.m., clocks will be moved forward one hour, extending daylight into the evening. This annual adjustment, impacting millions, aims to maximize daylight hours during the warmer months. The change back to standard time occurs on the first Sunday of November.

While the concept dates back to a 1784 proposal by Benjamin Franklin, the widespread adoption of DST began during World War I as an energy-saving measure. Today, most devices automatically adjust the time, eliminating the need for manual changes.

The practice extends daylight into the evening, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Conversely, standard time in the winter ensures earlier sunrises. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized DST nationwide, with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 extending the period.

The US is not alone in this practice; many countries, including those in the European Union, Australia, and parts of South America, also observe daylight saving time.

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