Washington, D.C. – Americans across the country will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. Clocks should be set back one hour before bed Saturday night, returning the nation to Standard Time through early March.
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the annual time shift affects most of the United States except for Hawaii, most of Arizona, and U.S. territories that do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The change means earlier sunsets and darker evenings for millions of Americans heading into the winter months.
Public safety agencies and fire departments nationwide are also using the time change as a reminder for residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says using the clock change as a biannual check helps reduce the risk of preventable home fire tragedies.
Daylight Saving Time will resume on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks will “spring forward” one hour. Experts recommend planning ahead for adjusted morning routines and reduced daylight during evening commutes in the coming weeks.
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