When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2024

When Does the Time Change?

USA clocks

Is the United states following DST now? Yes

• Daylight Saving Time began on March 10, 2024 at 02:00 local time. Clocks went forward one hour.
• Daylight Saving Time ends: November 3 2024, 02:00 local time. Clocks go back one hour.

In 2025, in the USA, DST will start on March 9, 2025, and will end on November 2, 2025.

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US Time and Time Zone

European clocks

Are the countries in EU following DST now? Yes

• Daylight Saving Time began on 31 March 2024 at 01:00 GMT. Clocks went forward one hour. Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time.
• Daylight Saving Time will end on 27 October 2024 at 01:00 GMT, with clocks reverting back one hour. This regularity allows for easy planning and adjustment. DST in Europe is also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

In 2025, in Europe, DST will start on 30 March 2025, and will end on 26 October 2025.

See the dates in the European DST dates next years.

Learn about EU Time and Time Zone

Australia Clock changes

Daylight Saving Time ended on 7 April, and Daylight Saving Time will start again on 6 October.

Daylight Saving Time is used in several locations: New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania from the beginning of October to the start of April.

Note that Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Queensland do not use DST.

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Daylight Saving Time (DST) in history

The concept of DST has a rich historical context. Benjamin Franklin introduced the idea in 1784, but it did not become widely adopted until the tumultuous times of World War I. Many countries implemented DST to conserve energy during the war, and the concept has since been embraced for its potential to save energy and increase productivity.

Do all countries observe DST?

Not all countries observe DST, and the start and end dates of DST can vary depending on the country and region. In the United States, for example, DST typically kicks off on the second Sunday in March and terminates on the first Sunday of November. Among the countries that use only standard time, we can mention: Jordan, Brazil, Morocco, Argentina, Iceland, or Japan.

What are the benefits and disadvantages of DST?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) brings with it a host of benefits, including:

• Energy savings: By using natural daylight better, people can reduce energy consumption and utility expenses.
• Increased outdoor activities: DST can encourage people to spend more time outdoors, improving their physical and mental health.
• Economic benefits: DST can boost the economy by increasing available outdoor activities and travel hours.

However, it's important to note that DST also has its drawbacks, including:

• Disruption to sleep patterns: The time change can disrupt people's sleep patterns, leading to fatigue, decreased productivity, and other health problems.
• Confusion and inconvenience: The time change can cause confusion and inconvenience, particularly for people who travel or conduct business across time zones.
• Health effects: Some people may experience adverse health effects as a result of the time change, such as an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and depression.

Overall, the effectiveness of DST in achieving its intended goals is a topic of ongoing debate, and different countries and regions have different approaches to implementing DST.

Time Zone Abbreviations

Several time zones in the United States have changed from daylight time (DT) to standard time (ST). Their abbreviations are the following.