Daylight Saving Time Dates

U.S. daylight saving time

The next clock change is Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM: clocks go back one hour, 28 days from today. Choose a year for the dates, the length of daylight saving time and a chart of U.S. zones. Today is Sunday, October 4, 2026.

The rule

Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November, at 2:00 AM local time. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe it, and neither do the U.S. territories.

Europe and other countries

The EU and UK change on the last Sundays of March and October. Much of Asia and Africa does not use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next clock change?

Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Do clocks go forward or back?

Back one hour.

What time do clocks change?

2:00 AM local time.

When does daylight saving time start?

Second Sunday of March.

When does it end?

First Sunday of November.

Which states do not observe it?

Hawaii and most of Arizona.

Do territories observe it?

No.

Do I lose sleep in spring?

Yes, the day is 23 hours long.