Overview
- The switch occurs Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 a.m. local time, when clocks move back to 1:00 a.m., ushering in standard time through March 8, 2026.
- No change is required in Hawaii, most of Arizona (Navajo Nation excepted), Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Smartphones, computers and smartwatches typically adjust themselves; manually reset analog clocks, kitchen appliances, vehicle panels and systems without automatic sync.
- Airlines and rail carriers adjust schedules for the time shift, border cities in Mexico align with U.S. local time, and travelers should confirm bookings around the change.
- Overnight workers may log an extra hour when clocks roll back and must be paid for hours worked, and sleep experts advise gradual adjustments and morning light to ease short‑term risks.