Overview
- The federal clock change takes effect on Nov. 1, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. local time when clocks that observe daylight saving are set back to 1:00 a.m., repeating the 1:00–2:00 a.m. hour.
- Several places do not change: Hawaii, most of Arizona and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands will keep the same time while the Navajo Nation inside Arizona will observe the fallback.
- State and local officials are issuing operational guidance tied to the change, for example California set in-person voting hours for the Nov. 3 midterms from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and election offices are coordinating schedules to avoid confusion.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology and transport agencies advise people to check device date, time and time‑zone settings because automatic updates depend on correct configuration and some clocks require manual adjustment.
- Although the House approved the Sunshine Protection Act, it has not become law, so the current schedule remains in force and daylight saving is set to resume on March 14, 2027; the patchwork of local rules will continue to affect cross‑border travel, timetables and daily routines.