U.S. to Observe Daylight Saving Time Change November 1

The United States will observe the standard daylight saving time change on November 1, 2026, with clocks moving back one hour. This continuation of biannual clock changes follows the failure of the United States Senate to act on the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill designed to establish permanent daylight saving time.

While the United States House of Representatives passed the act, the legislation remains stalled in the Senate. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has lobbied key senators to advance the bill, but legislative progress has halted as members of Congress prepare for the November midterm elections.

The current schedule is governed by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which requires clocks to move back on the last Sunday in October. For 2026, that date falls on November 1.