Time Change - Clocks move back 1 hour on Sunday, Nov. 1st at 2:00 am
Posted on 10/30/2026
The fall time change in 2026 happens on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Exact Time: At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks turn backward one hour to 1:00 a.m.
- When to Change Clocks: Most people set their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, October 31.
- Sleep Impact: You will gain an hour of sleep.
- Daylight Shift: Sunrise and sunset will occur one hour earlier by the clock, resulting in brighter mornings and darker evenings.
- Exceptions: Hawaii, most of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation), and several U.S. territories do not observe Daylight Saving Time.