Overview
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks in U.S. jurisdictions that observe DST will be set back one hour, repeating the 1:00–2:00 a.m. hour.
- Most internet‑connected devices such as smartphones and computers will update automatically, but many wall clocks, ovens, older car clocks and some appliances will need to be changed by hand.
- Time‑zone quirks inside states will affect coordination and travel, with Florida’s Panhandle on Central Time while most of the state is on Eastern Time, and far‑west Texas (El Paso, Hudspeth) on Mountain Time.
- Legislative uncertainty remains: the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July 2026 and Texas passed HB 1393 in 2025 to seek year‑round DST, but the Senate has not approved a final federal law authorizing permanent daylight time.
- Residents should check alarms, transit and flight schedules and employer shifts before the change, and be aware that whether November 1 will be the last clock change depends on future federal action.