Americans once more found themselves arguing the merits of this biannual practice as clocks jumped forward on March 9, 2025, for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Promising a simpler, less disruptive way of living, the concept of eliminating DST has floated about for years. President Donald Trump lately stirred the fire once more with new remarks that had many wondering: Is Daylight Saving Time about to expire? Here is what we currently know about Trump’s position, public opinion, and future directions for the United States.
Will daylight savings ending in 2025?
It remains unknown on March 9, 2025 if DST will terminate in the United States. From patterns and numbers, it seems:
Daylight savings ending advanced the clock for March 9, 2025 as usual. Until anything changes, standard time will return November 2, 2025.Congress under the Uniform Time Act of 1966 must approve DST changes or terminations.
Recent discussions, notably with President Trump, do not promise DST abolition this year. Trump says it’s a “50-50 issue,” implying public opinion is split and backs no change.Stalled is the Sunshine Protection Act, meant to extend DST forever. Early 2025 sees the House fail to forward the Senate’s 2022 bill.
Laws preparing to adopt permanent DST if Congress authorizes exist in more than a dozen states. Though most Americans follow, Hawaii and Arizona lose DST.
Will DST last through 2025? Momentum makes it unusual. Congress doubtful will quickly repeal or change the bill before November. DST runs until clocks reverse in November 2025. Government action or popular pressure could decide the matter. Watch this space for autumn updates.
Trump’s Take: A 50-50 Issue
President Trump has a history of commenting on DST, usually describing it as disruptive and costly. He hinted to the possibility of ending the time changes back in December 2024, therefore encouraging hope among tired individuals trying to change their clocks. By March 2025 fast forward, his voice has somewhat changed. Trump indicated in a recent Oval Office speech that he is leaning toward doing away with DST since it is a divisive topic without clear winner. Some Americans, he said, enjoy additional evening light for outdoor activities; others—especially parents—prefer brighter mornings to avoid sending children to school in the dark.
Why Daylight Saving Time Stays Controversial
DST has been a subject for debate from its introduction. Originally intended to save resources during war, many question its contemporary relevance. Studies produce contradicting results: some claim increasing heating or cooling costs cause the savings to be negligible—or even reversed—while others suggest longer daylight hours save electricity.
The human cost then comes from disrupted sleep habits, more traffic accidents, even health issues including heart attacks linked to the time shift. On X and other social media platforms, opinions are loud and varied. Although some people embrace DST for the longer summer hours it provides, others share irritation from others who see it as an old inconvenience. Lack of unanimity is consistent with Trump’s views, hence any forceful move to stop it runs political danger.
What’s Happening in Congress?
Stopping Daylight Saving Time is a congressional concern relevant to the president not only on a personal level. Revocation or modification of the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which standardized DST all throughout the United States, only Congress can do. Legislation like the Sunshine Protection Act have lately drawn support as aimed at locking the nation into permanent DST (increasing evening light year-round). It passed the Senate in 2022 but stopped in the House; not much legislative activity has surfaced as of March 2025.
Though theoretically Trump might issue an executive order suspending DST temporarily, such move would presumably be contested legally and would not permanently solve the issue. The clock runs normally without congressional backing.
State-Level Pushback
While the federal government lags, certain states are not waiting about. Over twelve states—including California, Florida, and Oregon—have enacted laws permitting permanent DST—that is, pending federal approval. Others, notably Hawaii and Arizona outside of the Navajo Nation, already decide not to engage in DST entirely. This patchwork approach highlights both the difficulty of national time zone alignment and growing dissatisfaction with the political gridlock.
What’s Next for the U.S.?
Is Daylight Saving Time then almost over? Not exactly either. Trump’s most recent remarks suggest he is not keen to spearhead a change, which explains Congress’s freeze. At least until 2025, Americans will continue their tradition of “springing forward” and “falling back.” Posts on X indicate a mix of despair and resignation; some counsel Trump to act before the November next time change.
Final Thoughts
As of March 9, 2025 the United States still finds itself in DST uncertainty. Trump’s indecision reflects a nation divided and devoid of a coherent drive; the twice-yearly time shuffle will thus keep on. One thing is certain: whether your taste is for the more evening light or you worry about the early gloom, the argument is not over. DST should either stay or go. That’s what you believe? The ticking of the clock stands for the count of your viewpoint.
FAQ’S
Are we going to get rid of daylight savings time?
The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent year-round and usher out the era of changing clocks, in March 2022.
Did the daylight savings bill pass?
In 2022, the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent, although several senators stated later that they would have objected if they had known that the bill could pass.
What states do not do daylight savings?
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time (DST)
Is the U.S. getting rid of daylight savings time?
The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent year-round and usher out the era of changing clocks, in March 2022.
Will there be no daylight savings time in 2025?
When does daylight saving time 2025 end? See when clocks go back. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Why can’t we have permanent daylight savings time?
However, they eventually voted to undo the change just 10 months in due to many areas of the country experiencing sunrise at 8:30 a.m. or later and general discontent from the public.