Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday in Michigan
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, giving Michigan residents an extra hour of sleep as clocks are set back one hour to return to standard time.
When and How to Change Your Clocks
Residents should turn their manual clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. This "fall back" change means waking up to an earlier sunrise and sunset on Sunday morning.
Effects of the Time Change
- Extra hour of rest after a long week, which many appreciate.
- Shorter and darker evenings mark the approach of winter.
Safety Reminders from Fire Departments
Fire departments across Michigan advise using the time change as a reminder to check and replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they function properly.
Sunrise and Sunset Times
- Detroit: Sunrise at 7:07 a.m., sunset at 5:24 p.m.
- Grand Rapids: Sunrise at 7:18 a.m.
- Marquette: Daylight from 7:33 a.m. to 5:32 p.m.
Early commuters might notice brighter mornings for a time after the change.
“The extra hour of rest feels like a small reward at the end of a long week, but it also signals the start of that long stretch toward winter.” — The Detroit News
Author’s summary: Michigan residents will fall back one hour this Sunday, gaining extra sleep while adjusting to shorter days and important safety checks during the time change.