Daylight saving time in 2026 in most of the United States starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. These dates follow the standard U.S. rule of starting on the second Sunday in March and ending on the first Sunday in November.

Quick scoop

  • Start (“spring forward”) : Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks move forward to 3:00 a.m. in participating U.S. areas.
  • End (“fall back”) : Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks are turned back to 1:00 a.m. local standard time.
  • Most U.S. states observe daylight saving time, but most of Arizona and all of Hawaii do not, remaining on standard time year-round.

A few quick notes

  • These dates apply to the United States; other countries that use daylight saving time often change on different Sundays, so local rules can vary.
  • The pattern is stable: in recent years and into 2026, the U.S. continues to use “second Sunday in March” and “first Sunday in November” under federal law.

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