The EXACT DATE We Turn Our Clocks Back In Utah, California & Nevada!

It’s almost that time again—the dreaded clock rewind where we “fall back” and suddenly it’s pitch black before dinner. Daylight Saving Time, an idea from World War I to save fuel by stretching daylight hours, has been around in its current form since the 1960s. But let’s face it, most of us think it’s time to let this tradition go.

WHEN DO WE “FALL BACK”?

Daylight Saving Time officially ends on Sunday, November 3, at 2:00 a.m. local time. So, for all you night owls in Utah, California, and Nevada, when the clock strikes 2:00 a.m., it’ll turn back to 1:00 a.m. Woo-hoo! We all get to relive that magical hour… probably fast asleep.

WHY ARE WE STILL DOING THIS?

Let’s be real—most people are over this whole clock-switching routine. Who really enjoys darkness falling at 5 p.m. in the dead of winter? Arizona decided to skip the clock-flipping and they’re doing just fine. Meanwhile, the rest of us are stuck pretending to like the shorter, darker days.

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But hey, let’s try to be optimistic! Here’s why falling back might not be all that bad:

Bonus hour of sleep! I mean, who’s saying no to extra Z’s?
Cozy factor, anyone? With early sunsets, no one questions a Netflix binge by 4 p.m.
Perfect escape clause. Getting dark early is the ideal excuse to dodge evening plans.
Holiday lights! It’s darker sooner, so bring on those twinkling Christmas displays!
Sweater season! (This one’s a stretch, but hey, it’s worth a try.)

So, while many of us wish we could stick with Daylight Saving Time year-round, that’s not happening just yet. For now, be sure to set those clocks back before bed on Saturday night, November 2, and brace for shorter days. Maybe one day, we’ll be free from this twice-a-year time dance—until then, we’re here, counting down the minutes to sunset.