When is the time change this year

On 31 October 2026, residents across most of the United States are preparing for the upcoming conclusion of Daylight Saving Time. The official transition is scheduled to occur on Sunday, 1 November 2026. At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks will be set back one hour, effectively returning the country to Standard Time. This shift marks the end of the extended daylight hours experienced during the summer and autumn months, resulting in earlier sunsets and sunrises across all time zones. While most states and territories participate in this biannual adjustment, Hawaii and most of Arizona remain exempt, maintaining Standard Time throughout the year. Public health officials and transportation authorities often remind citizens to adjust their manual clocks and prepare for the earlier onset of darkness during evening commutes. This change serves as a recurring reminder of the ongoing national debate regarding the necessity of shifting time, though federal legislation to permanently adopt Daylight Saving Time has yet to be enacted, ensuring the tradition of "falling back" continues for the 2026 calendar year.