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Time Change Fall 2026: When Do Clocks Fall Back?

The fall 2026 time change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time, when clocks “fall back” one hour to 1:00 a.m. This marks the official end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) across the United States and the return to Standard Time.

Key Facts: Daylight Saving Time Fall 2026

• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

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• Time: 2:00 a.m. local time (clocks move back to 1:00 a.m.)

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• Direction: Fall back (gain one hour of sleep overnight)

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• Sunlight Impact: Mornings will be brighter, while sunsets will occur approximately one hour earlier in the evening.

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• Next Time Change: Daylight Saving Time will resume on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks “spring forward” by one hour.

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Do All States Change Their Clocks?

Not all locations in the United States observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks will not change in:

• Hawaii

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• Most of Arizona (the Navajo Nation does observe DST)

• U.S. Territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands

(Note for international travelers: Most European countries end Summer Time one week earlier, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.)

Did Congress End Daylight Saving Time?

Clocks will still change as scheduled this autumn. While the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, the legislation has not been enacted by the Senate or signed into federal law. Until federal statute under the Uniform Time Act is amended, the standard bi-annual clock shift remains mandatory for all observing states.

Devices and Preparation Checklist

• Smart Devices: Smartphones, smartwatches, computers, and connected home hubs will update automatically overnight.

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• Manual Clocks: Set analog wall clocks, car dashboards, microwaves, and ovens back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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• Safety Routine: Safety organizations recommend using the bi-annual clock change as a reminder to check and replace batteries in household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.