What time does time change 2026

On 1 November 2026, the United States officially transitions back to Standard Time, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time for the year. At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks across most of the country are set back one hour, effectively granting residents an extra hour of sleep. This annual shift, often referred to as "falling back," is mandated by the Uniform Time Act, which requires the change to occur on the first Sunday of November. While the majority of states participate in this practice, Hawaii and most of Arizona remain exempt, maintaining Standard Time year-round. The transition serves as a reminder of the seasonal adjustment in daylight hours, shifting more sunlight to the morning commute while resulting in earlier sunsets during the evening. As the nation adjusts to the new time, public safety officials often use this period to encourage citizens to check smoke detector batteries and review emergency preparedness plans. This change will remain in effect until the second Sunday of March 2027, when the country will once again spring forward into Daylight Saving Time.