In the United States, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is governed by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which mandates that the transition occurs on the first Sunday of November. Consequently, in 2026, the shift from Daylight Saving Time to standard time will take place on November 1. At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks will be adjusted backward by one hour, effectively 'gaining' an hour of sleep for most residents.

While the federal government sets these parameters, the practice remains a subject of periodic legislative debate. Some states have expressed interest in adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time, though federal law currently prohibits states from doing so without congressional approval. As of 2026, the established schedule remains in effect across most of the country, with the exception of areas that do not observe DST, such as Hawaii and most of Arizona. The transition serves as a reminder of the seasonal change in daylight hours as the Northern Hemisphere moves toward the winter solstice.