Fall Back Tonight: Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1, with 2 AM Becoming 1 AM

There is one more thing to remember after Halloween: turn your clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time in U.S. communities that observe it.

At the change, 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. The repeated hour marks the return to standard time and adds an hour to Sunday.

Which way do the clocks move? i

Use the familiar reminder, “spring forward, fall back.” This weekend is the fall-back change, so move manually adjusted clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday, October 31.

In Wisconsin, the change means a return from Central Daylight Time to Central Standard Time.

Check these clocks before bed i

• Wall and bedside clocks: reset any that do not change automatically.
• Kitchen appliances: check the oven and microwave displays.
• Vehicles and watches: check whether they require a manual adjustment.
• Phones and computers: confirm automatic time settings, then verify the displayed time Sunday morning.
• Alarms: check the time and alarm setting before relying on them for Sunday plans.

Keep overnight plans clear i

If you are working, traveling or meeting someone during the repeated 1 a.m. hour, confirm the timing with your employer, travel provider or host. A time listed simply as “1:30 a.m.” can be ambiguous on the night the clocks change.

For everyone setting a manual clock, the essential detail is simple: Sunday, November 1, 2026 — move back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology: Daylight Saving Time Rules.