Fall Back
Nov 1, 2026
☀️ Daylight Saving Time iscurrently active. Clocks fall back onNovember 1.
📅 DST Dates by Year
📋 Quick Reference: All DST Dates 2026–2033
| Year | 🌸 Spring Forward | 🍂 Fall Back | DST Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Now | Sun, Mar 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | 238 days |
| 2027 | Sun, Mar 14 | Sun, Nov 7 | 238 days |
| 2028 | Sun, Mar 12 | Sun, Nov 5 | 238 days |
| 2029 | Sun, Mar 11 | Sun, Nov 4 | 238 days |
| 2030 | Sun, Mar 10 | Sun, Nov 3 | 238 days |
| 2031 | Sun, Mar 9 | Sun, Nov 2 | 238 days |
| 2032 | Sun, Mar 14 | Sun, Nov 7 | 238 days |
| 2033 | Sun, Mar 13 | Sun, Nov 6 | 238 days |
🗺️ Which States Observe DST?
48 states observe Daylight Saving Time. 2 states + territories do not.
Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the 2nd Sunday of March and fall back 1 hour on the 1st Sunday of November.
Arizona(except the Navajo Nation) andHawaiistay on standard time year-round. US territories Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa also don't observe DST.
⚠️Arizona exception:The Navajo Nation within Arizona does observe DST, creating pockets of different time within the state.
⏰ Spring Forward vs Fall Back
Spring Forward
- Clocks move1 hour ahead
- Youlose 1 hourof sleep
- Evenings getmore daylight
- Sunrise & sunset get1 hour later
- Happens on the2nd Sunday of March
Fall Back
- Clocks move1 hour back
- Yougain 1 hourof sleep
- Evenings getdarker earlier
- Sunrise & sunset get1 hour earlier
- Happens on the1st Sunday of November
🌐 US Time Zone Names Change
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do clocks change in the US in 2026?
In 2026, US clocks spring forward onMarch 8, 2026at 2:00 AM (move to 3:00 AM), and fall back onNovember 1, 2026at 2:00 AM (move to 1:00 AM). These dates apply to all 48 states that observe Daylight Saving Time.
Why do we still have Daylight Saving Time?
DST was originally introduced to make better use of daylight during longer summer days, reducing energy consumption by extending evening daylight hours. Today the energy savings are debated, but DST remains law under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make DST permanent, has passed the US Senate but not yet been enacted into law.
Which states don't observe Daylight Saving Time?
OnlyArizona(with the exception of the Navajo Nation) andHawaiido not observe DST among the 50 US states. Several US territories — Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands — also stay on standard time year-round.
What is the rule for when DST starts and ends?
Since 2007, the US follows these rules set by the Energy Policy Act of 2005:DST beginsat 2:00 AM on the2nd Sunday of March(clocks move forward to 3:00 AM).DST endsat 2:00 AM on the1st Sunday of November(clocks move back to 1:00 AM).
Do I lose or gain an hour when DST starts?
When DSTstartsin spring, clocks move forward — youlose 1 hour of sleep. When DSTendsin fall, clocks move back — yougain 1 hour of sleep. A helpful mnemonic: "Spring forward, fall back."
Is Daylight Saving Time going to be permanent?
The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make DST permanent across the US, passed the Senate unanimously in 2022 but stalled in the House. As of 2026, the US continues to observe the biannual clock change. Individual states can choose to opt out of DST (like Arizona and Hawaii), but cannot independently adopt permanent DST without federal approval.