Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, giving Michigan residents an extra hour of sleep as clocks "fall back" one hour. This shift marks the return to standard time with earlier sunsets and sunrises.
When going to bed Saturday night, it’s time to set manual clocks back one hour. Most people welcome the additional hour of rest after a long week, but it also means shorter, darker evenings and the beginning of the longer winter period.
Fire departments across Michigan urge residents to use this time change as a reminder to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Replacing batteries during this weekend helps ensure these devices function properly when needed.
The clock change occurs at 2 a.m., but there’s no need to stay awake for it. Waking up Sunday, the time will have shifted back one hour, bringing earlier sunrises and sunsets.
Those who commute early may notice brighter mornings for some time.
“For most people, it is a welcome change. That extra hour of rest feels like a small reward at the end of a long week.”
Author’s summary: Michigan residents should set clocks back this Sunday at 2 a.m., gaining an extra hour of sleep and prompting safety checks for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as daylight hours shorten.