The clocks change twice a year in the United States. The next daylight savings time change is Fall Back — DST Ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 2:00 AM
At 2:00 AM, clocks jump to 3:00 AM. The 2:00–2:59 AM hour never happens, so the day has only 23 hours. We lose an hour of sleep and gain brighter evenings.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 2:00 AM
At 2:00 AM, clocks rewind to 1:00 AM. The 1:00–1:59 AM hour happens twice, so the day has 25 hours. We gain an hour of sleep and return to standard time.
The transition is not gradual. At the stroke of 2:00 AM local time, the displayed time instantly becomes either 3:00 AM (spring forward) or 1:00 AM (fall back). Most phones, computers, and smart devices update automatically, but analog clocks and many appliances need a manual adjustment. Because the change happens overnight on a Sunday, it minimizes disruption to work and school schedules.
The 2:00 AM timing was chosen because most people are asleep, and it minimizes impact on transportation, commerce, and overnight shift workers — though those workers and time-tracking systems still have to account for the missing or repeated hour.
Shift bedtime by 15 minutes a day for several days before the change to ease the transition.
Bright morning sunlight resets your circadian rhythm fastest after a time change.
Most digital clocks update automatically, but analog clocks and appliances may need a manual nudge.