DST is the seasonal clock shift that moves clocks forward in spring and backward in fall. The exact dates vary by country and year, but in many places the pattern follows:
- Start: clocks move forward by one hour (spring) to “lose” an hour of sleep.
- End: clocks move backward by one hour (fall) to “gain” an hour of sleep.
Context for recent years:
- In the United States and most of Europe, daylight saving typically begins in spring and ends in late autumn. For 2025, reports indicate DST started in March and ended in November, with clocks shifting forward in March and back in November. In the U.S., DST commonly begins on a Sunday in March and ends on a Sunday in November. In Europe (including Germany and most EU countries), the pattern runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. These are the general conventions; specific dates can vary slightly by country and year.
If you want, specify the country or region and the year, and the exact start and end dates for DST in that location can be provided.
