When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2025? Everything You Need to Know.

Eager for more sunshine? Daylight saving time is just around the corner, ready to offer longer days.

• In the U.S., daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
• Two proposed bills in Congress suggest making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
• Donald Trump has expressed criticism of daylight saving time.

As we gear up to “spring forward,” prepare for the clock change this weekend. Some grocery chains and restaurants are sweetening the deal by offering complimentary breakfast items to ease the loss of an hour’s nap.

A recent poll by Elon Musk on X revealed a divided opinion among Americans regarding the potential abolishment of DST.

Champions of daylight saving time argue it reduces energy expenses and provides more daylight for productivity. However, health experts contend that the biannual time change can be taxing on our bodies.

Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate daylight saving time, with two bills in Congress also proposing to make it permanent.

Key Details About Daylight Saving Time in 2025

When Does Daylight Saving Begin in 2025?

The clocks will leap forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.

Every year, daylight saving kicks off on the second Sunday of March.

Will We Gain or Lose an Hour of Sleep?

In the spring, we lose an hour of sleep but enjoy later sunrises and sunsets until fall.

Does Mississippi Participate in Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Mississippi, located in the Central time zone, observes daylight saving time.

Current Time in Mississippi

Check timeanddate.com for the current time in Jackson.

When Do We Switch Back?

We’ll “fall back” and return to standard time on Sunday, November 2, gaining an hour of sleep with the end of daylight saving time.

Which Areas Don’t Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Most of the U.S. embraces daylight saving time, except for Hawaii and much of Arizona. The Navajo Nation within Arizona does participate. Similarly, U.S. territories such as American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands do not follow daylight saving time.

How to Get Free Food

Kroger offers over 39,000 breakfast food item coupons starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7 at Kroger.com/HourBack. Kroger previously provided a limited number of free Hour Back Boxes earlier in the week at its 29 stores located across 23 Mississippi cities.

Smoothie King’s Healthy Rewards Members can enjoy a free 12-ounce sample of the Metabolism Boost Smoothie in Dark Chocolate on Sunday. Membership is free—visit smoothieking.com/healthy-rewards for details. The chain is available in 22 Mississippi cities.

Burger King is granting a week of special offers to Royal Perks members, with membership also being complimentary.

• Sunday: Free Croissan’wich with a purchase of $1 or more.
• Monday: Free four-piece Churro Fries with a purchase of $1 or more.
• Tuesday: Free medium iced coffee with any purchase of $1 or more.
• Wednesday: Free five-piece French toast sticks with a $1 purchase.
• Thursday: Free large hash brown with a $1 purchase.
• National Pi Day, Friday: Free Hershey’s pie with a purchase of $3.14 or more.
• Saturday, March 15: Free sausage biscuits with a $1 purchase.

Is It Called Daylight Savings Time?

Actually, no. The official term is “daylight saving,” without the “s.” Yet many people casually refer to it as “daylight savings” or simply “daylight time.”