Overview
- The official change occurs at 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, when clocks jump to 3:00 a.m., and reverts at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, when clocks return to 1:00 a.m.
- DOT administers the DST framework set by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and NIST confirms the 2026 start and end times.
- Major metros including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami follow the schedule in their respective time zones.
- Most phones, computers and smartwatches update automatically, while analog clocks, older appliances and some vehicle systems need manual changes; many advisories suggest adjusting Saturday night and checking smoke and CO detector batteries.
- Coverage notes travel, flight schedules, work shifts, financial markets and sleep can be affected, and reports that proposals such as the Daylight Act of 2026 would not change the 2026 dates unless enacted.