Alabamians Get Ready to Turn Clocks Back for 2025

There seems to be chatter about the upcoming time change, with some people saying it's coming too early this fall season. The schedule for time changes takes place on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.

Alabamians will soon enjoy an extra hour of rest, as daylight saving time for 2025 will conclude when we officially fall back one hour on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m.

As clocks roll back an hour, many look forward to the “extra” hour, but it also brings the notion that it gets darker earlier in the evening.

Most modern devices, such as smartphones and computers, will automatically update to the new time without any action needed. However, a few household items might need manual attention, like the clock on the oven, hanging wall clock, microwave, etc.

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Didn’t Alabama Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?

Yes, Governor Kay Ivey did sign a bill in May 2021 to make daylight saving time permanent in Alabama. However, because the time changes are regulated at the federal level, the state must still follow the national schedule until Congress approves a change.

Scientists vs. Economists

In general, time changes, whether we spring forward or fall back, impact many aspects of life. The main source of contention is disrupted sleep patterns.

“Experts from different fields have weighed in on daylight saving time. While most sleep scientists prefer permanent standard time, many economists and business experts favor permanent daylight saving time,” said the Sleep Foundation.