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Kansas City Residents Prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Kansas City welcomes a new dawn as daylight saving time rolls in.

News Summary

Kansas City will spring forward on March 9, 2025, as residents adjust to losing an hour of sleep. The time change brings earlier sunrises and longer evenings, prompting discussions around legislation for permanent daylight saving time in the region. With public sentiment favoring an end to the clock-switching practice, Kansas joins a national conversation on the future of timekeeping.

Kansas City Residents Brace for Daylight Saving Time on March 9, 2025

Ah, Kansas City! Home of BBQ, jazz, and yes, the annual daylight saving time change that always seems to sneak up on us. Mark your calendars and set those reminders because, come Sunday, March 9, 2025, we’re all going to lose an hour of sleep. Yes, you read that right—an entire hour! It’s time to “spring forward” as the clocks skip from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. in the blink of an eye.

When will the sun show up?

Thanks to this time shift, our sunrise and sunset will shift too. On that fateful day, you can expect the sun to peek over the horizon at a bright and cheery 7:38 a.m. and then set at a cozy 7:19 p.m.. This means longer evenings to enjoy with friends and family, so maybe there’s a silver lining to losing that hour after all!

The Bigger Picture: Yearly Changes

As many locals know, daylight saving time typically kicks off on the second Sunday in March and wraps up on the first Sunday in November. So, clear your calendars because right after this spring change, we can expect to fall back again to standard time on November 2, 2025. That’s when we’ll finally get back our precious lost hour!

What About Other States?

Interestingly enough, not every state plays along with the clock-switching game. For instance, warm-weather destinations like Hawaii and most of Arizona have decided daylight saving time isn’t for them. Imagine soaking up the sun at 7 p.m. without having to change your clock!

The Push for Permanent Change

Speaking of not playing along, there’s been chatter among lawmakers to end the back-and-forth switching altogether. You might have heard about the Sunshine Protection Act that the U.S. Senate passed in 2022, aiming for a permanent daylight saving time. However, this hasn’t gotten the green light in the House of Representatives just yet, so we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed.

As of now, nineteen states have passed laws calling for permanent daylight saving time. Unfortunately, that doesn’t include either Kansas or Missouri. To move forward with any policy changes, the federal government’s stamp of approval is necessary. What a bureaucratic hurdle!

Current Legislation in Kansas

Here in Kansas, there’s been talk about making our state exempt from the daylight saving time hassle altogether. Legislation sponsored by a local senator aims to establish year-round standard time starting in November 2025. Picture a world where we never have to change our clocks—sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? But in the past, several attempts to eliminate daylight saving time at both the state and federal levels have failed.

What Do the People Want?

Public sentiment is certainly in favor of a change. A poll from 2021 showed that a whopping 75% of Americans are in favor of abolishing the clock-switch nonsense altogether. It seems most people are yearning for a world free of time-change headaches!

Mark Your Calendars!

So, as we prepare for the big leap forward, don’t forget to set those clocks an hour ahead and stock up on your favorite coffee for that groggy morning. After all, who couldn’t use an extra effort when adjusting to the new sunrise time? This year’s transition follows Super Bowl LIX, which takes place on February 9, 2025, so you might just need a little extra energy after celebrating.

As we count down the days, remember: it’s not just about losing an hour of sleep. It’s about embracing the longer days ahead, warmer evenings, and all the adventures we can embark on here in Kansas City! Enjoy the change, everyone!