When does the time change in the fall 2026

On 31 October 2026, residents across most of the United States are preparing for the conclusion of Daylight Saving Time. The official transition is scheduled to occur on Sunday, 1 November 2026. At exactly 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks will be set back one hour to 1:00 a.m., marking the return to Standard Time. This shift, commonly referred to as "falling back," results in an extra hour of sleep for the public and causes sunset to occur earlier in the evening, leading to darker afternoons. While most states participate in this biannual adjustment, Hawaii and most of Arizona remain exempt, as they do not observe Daylight Saving Time and will not change their clocks. Public health officials and transportation authorities have issued standard reminders for citizens to adjust their manual timepieces and prepare for the shift in daylight patterns. This change will remain in effect until the second Sunday in March 2027, when the country will transition back to Daylight Saving Time and clocks will be moved forward once again.