Michigan Faces Another Time Change—But Maybe the Last One

Is summer really over already? While technically not over until September 22, 2025, the evenings are getting darker sooner, and before you know it, we'll be setting our clocks back for the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). But could this be the last time 'Fall Back' in Michigan?

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DST officially ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. That's when clocks will be set back an hour, giving you an extra 60 minutes of sleep. The trade-off? The sun sets before most of Michigan gets out of work.

How the Clock Changes Affect Michiganders

The whole idea of DST was cooked up over a century ago to save energy and give people longer evenings. But now, most of us end up extra irritable for a few weeks, deal with darker commutes and bus stops, and endlessly wonder why we need to throw off our sleep cycles twice a year.

What is Senate Bill 126

Well, in Michigan, lawmakers are actually trying to do something about it. Senate Bill 126, introduced by Senator Thomas Albert of Lowell, could let voters decide whether we stick with the clock-switching or ditch it entirely. If approved, the issue would end up on the November 2026 ballot, giving voters the final say in keeping or ending DST.

The catch? Forbes reports that federal law won't allow states to lock in permanent daylight saving time all year long without approval from Congress. But what Michigan can do is follow Arizona and Hawaii's lead and opt out of DST and stay on standard time year-round.

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Regardless, mark your calendars for November 2, when we'll fall back again. But if this issue ends up on the ballot, then rest assured, Michigan's clocks will be set to standard time year-round.