Daylight Saving Time 2026 Ends: When to Turn Clocks Back

Daylight saving time is still on track to end, despite a renewed effort in Congress this year to make it permanent.

The proposed Sunshine Protection Act has stalled, meaning most Americans will soon have to “fall back.” Clocks and timepieces will be turned back one hour, giving many people an extra hour in the day.

Here is what to know before the next clock change takes effect.

When does daylight saving time end?

This autumn, daylight saving time is scheduled to end on Nov. 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time. At that moment, clocks will revert to 1:00 a.m. standard time.

Which states do not observe daylight saving time?

Daylight saving time is not observed across all 50 states. Most of Arizona and Hawaii remain on standard time year-round, according to the Department of Transportation. The U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also do not observe the time change.

The Navajo Nation, which extends into parts of Arizona, is an exception. It observes daylight saving time, as do neighboring areas in New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.

What is the proposal to keep daylight saving time permanently?

The rules for daylight saving time are established under Title 15, Chapter 6, Subchapter IX — Standard Time, of the U.S. Code. Under federal law, clocks are set back on the first Sunday in November.

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The modern practice of daylight saving time dates back more than 50 years. During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Congress ended the clock changes as an energy-saving measure. The decision was soon reversed after parents objected to children traveling to school in the dark during early morning hours, and the legislation was repealed in 1974.

Debate over whether to retain or eliminate the twice-yearly clock change has continued. Most recently, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, passed the House of Representatives by a 308-117 vote. The measure would end the practice of changing clocks twice a year.

Supporters of permanent daylight saving time, including Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis, say it could boost the economy and encourage people to spend more time outdoors.

“In a state like Florida, my home state of Florida, where tourism is a cornerstone of our economy, having more predictable daylight hours is a practical improvement that benefits workers, businesses, and visitors alike,” Bilirakis said in Congress on July 14.

Opponents say the proposal requires further debate and review before such a significant change is adopted across most U.S. states.

The bill was sent to the Senate for consideration in July but has since stalled there.