Daylight Saving Time Ends in 2026

The U.S. observed the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks fell back one hour at 2 a.m. local time. This change marks the conclusion of the 2026 daylight saving period.

Daylight Saving Time runs from March to early November, during which most of the U.S. operates one hour ahead of standard time. This shift is designed to extend evening daylight during the spring and summer months.

The time change was implemented on the first Sunday of November, a change that took effect in 2007. Previously, the end of daylight saving time occurred on the last Sunday of October.

The U.S. first adopted daylight saving time in 1918 during World War I, with the goal of conserving fuel. The practice was later modified during World War II and the 1970s energy crisis, though these changes were temporary.

In 2026, the end of daylight saving time occurred during the overnight hours after Halloween. The time change provided an extra hour of sleep for many, though it may have disrupted sleep patterns for some children.

Daylight Saving Time is set to begin again in 2027 on Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. local time. The start date was adjusted in 2007 to extend the period of daylight saving time.