Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (2024)

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.

In 2024, Daylight Saving Time begins in United States on March 10, 2024 at 01:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.

In 2024, Daylight Saving Time ends in United States on November 03, 2024 at 01:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.

The next clock change in United States is on March 10, 2024, when clocks will fall back by one hour.

After DST ends, United States returns to its standard time zone, America / Adak (America/Adak). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.

Like most countries that observe DST, United States shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.