Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning across most of the United States, giving people an extra hour of sleep. At 2 a.m. local time on November 1, clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m., returning the country to standard time.
The change follows the federal schedule set by the Uniform Time Act, as amended. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. In 2026, it began March 8 and ends November 1. Most Americans will gain back the hour they lost when clocks sprang forward in the spring.
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time and will not change their clocks. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe it. Several U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, also remain on standard time year-round. Most smartphones, computers and connected devices will update automatically overnight. Manual clocks on ovens, microwaves, vehicles and other appliances may need to be adjusted.
The shift means earlier sunsets and later sunrises by the clock. Mornings will be lighter for a time, while evenings will grow darker sooner. The next change is scheduled for March 14, 2027, when clocks spring forward again.
Efforts in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent have not altered this year’s schedule. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act earlier this year, but the measure has not become law. As a result, the twice-yearly clock change remains in place for most of the country.
Officials recommend changing any non-automatic clocks before bed Saturday night to avoid confusion Sunday morning.
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