Millions of people in New York are about to live a new time change, marking the end of daylight saving time 2025 in the United States. This adjustment, which is carried out every year, seeks to make better use of natural light and slightly modify the daily routine of New Yorkers, who must set their clocks back one hour.
November marks the transition from daylight saving time to standard time, a process that in 2025 It will occur on Sunday, November 2, when at 2 in the morning, the clocks must go back one hour. This change will mean brighter sunrises and earlier sunsets, affecting the way the city that never sleeps organizes its days.
During the spring, clocks were moved forward one hour to begin daylight saving time. Now, by reverting that modification, the city will recover an hour of rest, which many are grateful for after several months of short nights. From this setting, Standard time will remain in effect until March 2026.
A change that is felt in New York
In a city as dynamic as New York, the time change is not just a formality: impacts transportation, work, school activities, and nightlife. Earlier sunrises favor those who start their workday before 8 a.m., but shorter sunsets can create a feeling that the day is ending early.
Restaurants, shops and services usually adjust their hours slightly to adapt to the new rhythm. Besides, The MTA and other urban transportation systems recommend that passengers check the schedules on Sunday of the change, since some night routes may be altered.
From a health point of view, the fit can influence the biological clock of many people. Experts from New York Presbyterian Hospital recommend anticipating bedtime a few days before the change to reduce the effects of circadian imbalance, especially in children and older adults.
Why is the time changed in the US?
Daylight Saving Time (DST), as daylight saving time is officially known, was adopted to make better use of daylight and encourage energy savings during the warmer months. However, in recent years, multiple studies have questioned its real effectiveness.
The US Department of Energy has noted that the benefits in electricity consumption are minimal, while some researchers highlight that time changes can affect health and productivity. The issue has even reached Congress, where projects to eliminate time change and establish a single permanent time have been debated.
Despite this, the current rule is maintained: summer time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
States that do not change the time
Although most US states make this adjustment, there are exceptions. Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands do not change their clocks.
In the case of Arizona, standard time applies year-round, except in the territory of the Navajo Nation, that summer time does apply. Consequently, while New York and much of the country turn their clocks back in November, these places keep the same time.
Tips for time change
1) Check your electronic devices: Phones, computers, tablets, and smart watches often update automatically if they have “Automatic date and time” turned on.
2) Manually adjust traditional clocks: Wall clocks, alarm clocks, stoves, microwaves and car dashboards do not change on their own. Do it the night of Saturday, November 1 before going to sleep.
3) Confirm flight times and appointments: Airlines and apps usually show the local time, but a poorly configured reminder can cause confusion.
4) If you work at night, check with your employer: Shifts may be extended by one hour during the early hours of the changeover.
5) Take the opportunity to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Many families in New York use the time change as a reminder to replace batteries and check the health of these devices.
Which devices adjust themselves and which don’t?
Thanks to technology, Most modern devices will make the switch automatically.
* Automatic adjustment: smartphones (iPhone and Android), tablets, computers, internet-connected TVs and modern digital watches.
* Manual adjustment: analog clocks, kitchen clocks, microwaves, ovens, cameras, table clocks and some car systems.
To avoid confusion, it is recommended to check all clocks when you wake up on Sunday, November 2. This way, you can start the day at the correct time and make the most of that “extra” rest.
A habit that could have its days numbered
Although the time change remains part of the American calendar, each year the number of states and legislators who promote its elimination grows. New York, for now, continues to set its clocks as federal law dictates, but the debate is more alive than ever.
For now, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, New Yorkers will be able to enjoy an additional hour of sleep and brighter mornings as the city adapts, once again, to the rhythm of the new schedule.
Keep reading:
* Time change in the United States: How it affects the sleeping habits of Hispanics
* Winter time: Why don’t some states in the United States make the time change?
* Winter schedule: How will the time change affect flights?