Autumn clock change 2026 schedule
The gist
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, moving clocks back one hour.
The House-passed bill to end the twice-yearly change still awaits Senate action.
How it unfolded
- Jul 14, 2026The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 139) by a vote of 308-117, which would make daylight saving time the year-round standard for most states that currently observe it.
- Jul 15, 2026The legislation was received by the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
- Sep 22, 2026The autumnal equinox took place, bringing shorter days and earlier sunsets.