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When do the clocks go back?

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As fall approaches, the days are getting shorter, which also means that Daylight Savings Time will be over before we know it.

Autumn, which officially began on Sunday, brings beautiful fall colors and darker evenings, leading up to the shortest day of the year in December.

Here’s what you need to know about the end of Daylight Saving Time in 2024.

When does Daylight Saving Time end?

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on November 3, 2024the first Sunday in November. This marks the return to standard time.

When do the clocks go back?

When local time reaches 2am on November 3, clocks will be turned back one hour to 1am.

Your smartphones, computers and smartwatches will automatically adjust to the time change. But if you have household clocks, old-fashioned clocks or analog watches, don’t forget to adjust them manually.

More: Here’s When Michigan’s Fall Colors Are Expected to Peak

What is Daylight Saving Time?

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Daylight Saving Time is a time when the morning light gets lighter an hour later and the evening light stays lighter an hour longer.

This keeps daylight in line with the time when most people are active outdoors. Daylight Saving Time should save energy, as most people are outdoors and away from home during the warmer months, which saves energy.

When is the shortest day of the year in 2024?

The shortest day of the year marks the winter solstice, the first day of winter. This year it falls on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

When does Daylight Saving Time start in 2025?

Daylight saving time will start again on Sunday, March 9, 2025.