Daylight saving time 2026 ends Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m.: clocks fall back one hour
Daylight saving time 2026 ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks fall back to 1 a.m., per NIST.
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Daylight saving time 2026 ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks fall back to 1 a.m., per NIST. It began March 8, 2026, and returns on the second Sunday of March 2027.
Federal law sets the dates: DST starts the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe it, nor do Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.
On November 1 the 1 a.m. hour happens twice. Phones and computers adjust on their own; ovens, car clocks and older watches usually need a manual change.
| Event | Date | Local time | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DST begins | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 a.m. | Clocks jump to 3:00 a.m. | NIST |
| DST ends | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00 a.m. | Clocks fall back to 1:00 a.m. | NIST |
FAQ
Do we gain or lose an hour on November 1, 2026?
Do we gain or lose an hour on November 1, 2026?
You gain one hour: at 2 a.m. clocks go back to 1 a.m. (Source)
What time exactly do clocks change?
At 2:00 a.m. local time in each time zone, so the change rolls west across the country. (Source)
Which states do not change their clocks?
Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time all year. (Source)
When did daylight saving time 2026 start?
Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time. (Source)
Why are the dates March and November?
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 moved them starting in 2007: second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November. (Source)
Is daylight saving time permanent now?
No. NIST still lists the March–November rules in effect for 2026. (Source)