Overview
- Under federal rules, clocks observing Daylight Saving Time will be set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, repeating the 1:00–2:00 a.m. hour.
- Most internet‑connected phones, computers and smartwatches will update automatically but manual clocks, some vehicle displays and appliances will need users to change them by hand to avoid missed appointments.
- The shift moves regions from daylight to standard time (for example EDT to EST, CDT to CST, PDT to PST), which will make sunrises and sunsets occur about one hour earlier by the clock.
- States that straddle time zones will still follow the same Nov. 1 local schedule and may face intra‑state coordination challenges, and travelers and night‑shift workers should verify schedules and tickets before the change.
- Congressional action remains the pivot for long‑term change: the House approved the Sunshine Protection Act in July 2026 but the Senate has not acted, so state laws that seek year‑round DST cannot take effect without federal authorization.