Daylight Saving Time Calendar 2025

Complete global schedule for DST changes in 2025. Never miss a time change again!

Updated: July 2025 | Global Coverage

🚀 Quick Reference 2025

🇺🇸 United States

Spring Forward: March 9, 2025 (2:00 AM → 3:00 AM)

Fall Back: November 2, 2025 (2:00 AM → 1:00 AM)

🇪🇺 European Union

Spring Forward: March 30, 2025 (2:00 AM → 3:00 AM)

Fall Back: October 26, 2025 (3:00 AM → 2:00 AM)

🇺🇸 United States DST Schedule 2025

The United States observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Spring Forward - March 9, 2025

  • Time: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM
  • Effect: Clocks "spring forward" one hour
  • Sleep Impact: You lose one hour of sleep
  • Time Zones: EST→EDT, CST→CDT, MST→MDT, PST→PDT

Fall Back - November 2, 2025

  • Time: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM
  • Effect: Clocks "fall back" one hour
  • Sleep Impact: You gain one hour of sleep
  • Time Zones: EDT→EST, CDT→CST, MDT→MST, PDT→PST

States that DON'T observe DST: Arizona (except Navajo Nation) and Hawaii

🇪🇺 European Union DST Schedule 2025

The European Union observes DST from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Spring Forward - March 30, 2025

  • Time: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM
  • Countries: All EU member states
  • Time Zones: GMT→BST, CET→CEST, EET→EEST

Fall Back - October 26, 2025

  • Time: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM
  • Note: Different time (3 AM) than US change
  • Duration: 5 weeks different from US schedule

🌍 Other Countries DST Schedule 2025

🇨🇦 Canada

Same as US:

  • March 9, 2025 (Spring Forward)
  • November 2, 2025 (Fall Back)

Exception: Saskatchewan doesn't observe DST

🇦🇺 Australia

Opposite seasons:

  • October 5, 2025 (Spring Forward)
  • April 6, 2025 (Fall Back)

NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, ACT only

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Extended DST period:

  • September 28, 2025 (Spring Forward)
  • April 6, 2025 (Fall Back)

🇧🇷 Brazil

Status: Abolished DST in 2019

Brazil no longer observes Daylight Saving Time as of 2019.

🚫 Countries That Don't Observe DST

Many countries don't observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining consistent time year-round:

Asia

  • 🇮🇳 India
  • 🇨🇳 China
  • 🇯🇵 Japan
  • 🇰🇷 South Korea
  • 🇹🇭 Thailand
  • 🇸🇬 Singapore

Africa

  • 🇿🇦 South Africa
  • 🇰🇪 Kenya
  • 🇳🇬 Nigeria
  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
  • 🇲🇦 Morocco (stopped 2019)

Americas

  • 🇺🇸 Arizona* & Hawaii
  • 🇨🇦 Saskatchewan
  • 🇲🇽 Most of Mexico
  • 🇨🇴 Colombia
  • 🇻🇪 Venezuela

⏰ DST Time Change Impact

Understanding how DST affects time differences between regions:

US ↔ Europe Time Gaps

  • January - March 9: 5-6 hours
  • March 9-30: 4-5 hours
  • March 30 - October 26: 5-6 hours
  • October 26 - November 2: 4-5 hours
  • November 2 - December: 5-6 hours

Business Meeting Planning

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📚 Historical Context

Daylight Saving Time was first implemented during World War I to conserve energy. The practice has evolved significantly:

  • 1916: Germany first implements DST during WWI
  • 1918: US adopts DST for wartime conservation
  • 1966: Uniform Time Act standardizes DST in US
  • 2007: US extends DST period (Energy Policy Act of 2005)
  • 2019: EU votes to end mandatory DST (implementation pending)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why do DST dates differ between US and Europe?

Different countries chose different start/end rules based on their climate, culture, and energy needs. The US uses the second/first Sunday rule, while Europe uses the last Sunday rule.

Will DST end in Europe?

The EU voted to end mandatory DST changes, but implementation has been delayed. Each country would choose whether to stay on standard or daylight time permanently.

How do I adjust to DST changes?

Gradually shift your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes per day leading up to the change. Exposure to bright light in the morning can help reset your circadian rhythm.

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