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Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1, 2026: What to Know

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Quick answer

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks move back one hour to 1 a.m., so most Americans gain an extra hour. The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, passed the House but has not passed the Senate.

Key facts

Clocks fall back at 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and move to 1:00 a.m.
Daylight saving time began on Sunday, March 8, 2026. NIST lists this year's period as March 8 at 2:00 a.m. to Nov. 1 at 2:00 a.m. local time.
Under current law, daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, so Nov. 1 is the earliest date it can end.
Under current federal law, daylight saving time begins again on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 a.m.
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 139) on July 14, 2026, by a vote of 308-117. It still needs Senate approval and a presidential signature.
ABC News reported on Oct. 26, 2026, that the bill had stalled and most Americans would still fall back.
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time.

What time do clocks change?

The change happens at 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1. At that moment clocks go back to 1:00 a.m., which means the hour between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. happens twice. Because the change is tied to local time, each time zone changes at its own 2 a.m. Most people set their clocks back before bed on Saturday night, and phones, computers and many smart devices adjust on their own. Items such as some car dashboards, ovens and wall clocks may need to be changed by hand.

Who does not change their clocks?

Not every state takes part in daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time all year. The Navajo Nation, which sits partly in Arizona, does observe daylight saving time. Places that skip the change stay on the same clock time while the rest of the country shifts, so the time difference between them and the rest of the country changes by an hour.

Where the Sunshine Protection Act stands

The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-a-year clock change and the return to standard time each November. Here is how it has moved:

Date	What happened
March 2022	The Senate passed an earlier version of the bill by unanimous consent. The House did not pass it before that Congress ended.
January 2025	A Senate version (S. 29) was introduced and referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.
July 14, 2026	The House passed H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, 308-117.
September 2026	The Senate was scheduled to return Sept. 14. USA Today reported no Senate vote had been scheduled.
Oct. 26, 2026	ABC News reported the bill had stalled.

If it became law before the clocks changed again, this November's fall-back would be the last. Since that has not happened, the Nov. 1 change goes ahead.

Quick checklist

Set analog clocks, ovens and car clocks back one hour before bed Saturday, or when you wake Sunday.
Check that your phone and computer show the right time Sunday morning.
Remember that sunrise and sunset happen an hour earlier by the clock starting Sunday.

What we could not confirm

Whether the Senate will take up the Sunshine Protection Act later this year. We found no scheduled Senate vote in the reports we checked.
Which U.S. territories skip the change. We only cover the states where we could check the rules.
How many states have passed their own permanent daylight saving time laws. Different outlets give different counts, so we do not state a number.

Frequently asked questions

What time does daylight saving time end in 2026?

At 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Clocks move back to 1:00 a.m.

Do we gain or lose an hour?

You gain an hour. Clocks go back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., so most people get an extra hour of sleep.

When does daylight saving time start again?

Under current federal law, on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 a.m.

Is daylight saving time permanent now?

No. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14, 2026, but the Senate has not passed it and it has not become law.