2026 US Daylight Saving Time Change

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States for 2026 will begin on Sunday, March 8, when clocks 'spring forward' one hour at 2 a.m. local time, resulting in a loss of an hour of sleep for most residents. It will conclude on Sunday, November 1, when clocks 'fall back' one hour. The primary goal of DST is to conserve energy and provide more daylight in the evening. Historically, farmers opposed DST, contrary to popular belief. United States — Hawaii and most of United States — Arizona are the only U.S. states that do not observe DST, with the Navajo Nation being an exception in United States — Arizona. Despite legislative efforts, such as the Sunshine Protection Act unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate in 2022, there is no current plan to permanently end the biannual time change. Donald Trump has expressed support for either eliminating or making DST permanent, urging the United States to act. The 2 a.m. change time was historically chosen to minimize disruption to entities like Amtrak and railroad schedules. Studies have questioned the energy-saving benefits and linked DST to negative health effects like increased car crashes and heart attacks.