Daylight Saving Time for 2026 Ends on Halloween Weekend

As of October 31, 2026, clocks across most of the United States will fall back by one hour at 2 a.m., marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the return to standard time. This change gives Americans an extra hour of sleep but results in earlier sunsets as winter approaches.

The decision about whether to continue or abolish DST remains contentious; some lawmakers, supported by President Donald Trump, advocate for making DST permanent year-round. However, health experts argue against this, citing potential risks to public health and safety. In recent years, Congress has attempted multiple times to legislate the end of these biannual time changes but without success.

For residents in Ontario, particularly west of the 90th meridian, a regulatory change allows communities to stay on DST permanently starting November 1, although this will not affect most of Ontario where clocks will be set back as usual.