When is Daylight Saving Time Ends?
In the US, clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and in 2027 it's on Sunday, November 7, 2027. When this page was last updated, on October 12, 2026, there were 20 days to go, which is about 2 weeks and 6 days. The counter at the top keeps ticking down in real time on your device, so it's always current.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1 | Sunday |
| 2027 | November 7 | Sunday |
A little history
Since 2007 US daylight saving time has ended on the first Sunday of November. Proposals to keep permanent daylight time, like the Sunshine Protection Act, keep coming up in Congress, but as of 2026 the twice-yearly change is still the law.
How people celebrate
You get an extra hour of sleep, but evenings get dark much earlier, which some people find tough. It's a good day to test smoke alarm batteries. Expect a week where your kids or dog wake up 'early' until they adjust.
Closures and practical notes
Europe and the UK fall back a week earlier (October 25, 2026), so the gap between New York and London is just four hours for one week.
Planning tips
Astronomical seasons follow the Earth's position around the sun, so the exact moment can land on a slightly different date depending on your time zone. Meteorologists use simpler dates (the first of March, June, September and December) to make weather records easier to compare.
Changes in daylight affect sleep and mood more than most of us expect. Getting outside in the morning, keeping a steady bedtime and eating dinner at a regular time all help your body clock adjust.
How the countdown works
We count full calendar days from today's date to the holiday, using the clock on your own phone or computer, so it matches your local time zone. On the day itself the counter switches to the next year's date. Want to count to a birthday or deadline instead? Our days until any date page does that in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
When is Daylight Saving Time Ends 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What day of the week is Daylight Saving Time Ends in 2027?
It's a Sunday (November 7, 2027).
When does the time change in November 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2 a.m. local time in the US.