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Fall back: daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov 1
By The Trends Incoming team · Published 2026-10-26
Good news for sleepyheads: you get an extra hour this weekend. Here's everything you need in one minute.
What it is
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks go back to 1 a.m., per NIST. It comes back on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
| Fall back | Sun Nov 1, 2026, 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Spring forward | Sun Mar 14, 2027 |
| No change | Hawaii, most of Arizona, US territories |
Why it's trending
It's the night after Halloween, two days before Election Day, and the House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 in July, timeanddate reports. The Senate hasn't, so the clocks still change.
Where to follow it
Follow #FallBack and #DaylightSaving. Our full DST guide has the FAQ. Planning the weekend? See Halloween costumes 2026 and the early voting guide.
Quick answers
When does daylight saving time end in 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks go back to 1 a.m.
Do we gain or lose an hour on November 1?
You gain an hour. Clocks go back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.
When does daylight saving time start again?
Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Follow it
The trend card
Clocks fall back Sunday
Daylight saving time ends Sun Nov 1 at 2 a.m. local. Hawaii and most of Arizona don't change. DST returns Mar 14, 2027.
Sources
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.