Quick Answer: 2025 Time Change Dates
At 2:00 AM, clocks will spring forward to 3:00 AM
At 2:00 AM, clocks will fall back to 1:00 AM
Countdown to Next Time Change
Historical Context
- DST was extended in the US in 2007, adding 4 weeks to the DST period.
- The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the system of uniform Daylight Saving Time throughout the US.
- Not all countries observe DST - only about 70 countries worldwide use it.
Tips for Austria Residents
Update your car clock, microwave, and other manual clocks that don't auto-update.
Consider the time change when scheduling meetings with people in other time zones.
Remember that not all countries change on the same date - check international meeting times carefully.
Be extra cautious driving the Monday after the spring time change - accident rates increase.
Why do we change clocks?
Daylight Saving Time was implemented to make better use of daylight during summer months, theoretically saving energy and providing more evening daylight for activities.
Do all states observe DST?
No, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Some territories also opt out of the time change.
Is DST being eliminated?
While there have been various proposals to eliminate DST, as of 2025, most regions continue to observe the biannual time change.