Unfortunately, we’ve already experienced our last 8 PM sunset in Chicago. Even though temperatures are rising above 90 degrees this week, it feels like summer is nearly over. The transition into fall signals days becoming colder and darker, with Daylight Saving Time coming to an end.
In just under three months, Daylight Saving Time will conclude, and most of the United States, including Chicago, will “fall back,” allowing us to gain an extra hour of sleep.
Here’s what to know when Daylight Saving Time ends in Chicago
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1 AM local standard time, we will “fall back,” marking the beginning of standard time for winter. Expect the sunrise and sunset to occur 1 hour earlier on November 2, 2025, than they did the day before.
What’s the difference between standard time and daylight saving time?
“Spring forward” refers to the start of daylight saving time, while “fall back” indicates a return to standard time.
According to the Time and Date website, standard time refers to the local time in a country or region when daylight saving time is not in effect.
Time and Date says:
More than 60% of the countries in the world use standard time all year. The remaining countries use DST during the summer months, generally setting clocks forward one hour from standard time.
