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When Daylight Saving Time Ends in the US—and What to Change

As of Monday, October 26, clocks have not changed; most US places that observe daylight saving time turn them back on November 1.

Home & LifeOctober 26, 20263 min readHow Sureno writes this

The short version

No. As of Monday, October 26, 2026, the US clock change has not happened; it is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, in Illinois and under the usual federal schedule described by the source. ¹
At 2 a.m. on November 1, clocks move back one hour where daylight saving time is observed. ¹
The change marks a return to standard time; the evening sunset comes earlier, and the clock change provides an extra hour on that night. ¹
The sources do not provide a complete list of US places that observe or do not observe the change, so check a local government or time-setting source for your location.

Did the time change last night?

No. As of Monday, October 26, 2026, the scheduled fall time change is still ahead. Illinois is due to turn clocks back on Sunday, November 1. ¹

Under the schedule described in the source, daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November. In 2026, that date is November 1. ¹

When do clocks fall back in 2026?

In places following the standard US daylight saving time schedule, clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. ¹ The clock moves from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m., returning to standard time. ¹³

That means the hour between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. occurs twice by the clock. The change gives an extra hour on that night, while bringing earlier evening sunsets. ¹

Does the time change everywhere in the US?

Not necessarily. The supplied reporting confirms the date for Illinois and describes the federal schedule, but it does not list every state, territory, or community that does or does not observe daylight saving time. ¹

If you live outside Illinois, check an official local government or time-setting source for your area. Do not assume that every US location follows the same practice based only on the information here.

What should I change when clocks go back?

When the change arrives, check clocks that do not update automatically, such as some wall clocks, watches, and clocks in appliances. Set those back one hour before bed on Saturday night or when you wake on Sunday.

Phones and other connected devices often manage time changes automatically, but the sources provided do not confirm how any particular device works. Check its settings or manufacturer’s instructions if you are unsure.

Why do clocks change, and what is still debated?

Daylight saving time shifts clocks forward in spring so daylight falls later by the clock during the warmer part of the year. In autumn, clocks return to standard time. ¹³

Whether the US should keep changing clocks twice a year remains debated. The Illinois report says sleep experts have argued for permanent standard time and raised concerns about permanent daylight saving time, but the supplied material does not establish a settled outcome. ¹

What we don't know yet

The provided sources do not give a full list of US states and territories that observe the November change.
The sources do not establish whether any laws or local policies will alter the schedule after October 26, 2026.
The sources do not specify which individual phones, appliances, or other devices will update automatically.

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Questions people ask

When do clocks go back in the US in 2026?

The schedule described in the source puts the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Clocks turn back one hour at 2 a.m. where the change is observed. ¹

Do I set my clock forward or back in November?

Back one hour. The November change returns clocks from daylight saving time to standard time. ¹³

What time do clocks change on November 1?

The reported change happens at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour. ¹ The supplied source confirms this timing for the US schedule it describes.

Do clocks fall back in Illinois in 2026?

Yes. Illinois is scheduled to fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with clocks turning back one hour at 2 a.m. ¹

Will I get an extra hour of sleep when clocks go back?

The clock change gives an extra hour on that night, according to the Illinois report. ¹ Whether someone actually sleeps for that extra hour depends on their plans and routine.

Sources

When do clocks fall back in Illinois? Daylight saving time ends soon — NBC Chicago
Daylight saving time — Wikipedia

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