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Clocks Fall Back Sunday as Most of U.S. Returns to Standard Time

Federal law governs the time change, barring states from keeping daylight time year‑round without congressional approval.

Overview

  • At 2:00 a.m. local on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, clocks move back to 1:00 a.m. to end Daylight Saving Time.
  • The shift applies nationwide except in Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Phones, computers and smartwatches typically update automatically, but analog clocks, many appliances and some car dashboards require manual changes.
  • Airlines and other transport providers adjust schedules for the switch, and experts note brief sleep and safety effects in the days following.
  • Thirty‑three Mexican border municipalities will also revert to standard time the same night to stay aligned with adjacent U.S. communities; DST resumes March 8, 2026.