Americans will turn their clocks back by one hour on November 1, 2026, as daylight saving time ends across most of the United States , with Congress yet to approve a proposal backed by President Donald Trump to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change.
Because the Sunshine Protection Act , which would make daylight saving time permanent, has stalled in the Senate, the change continues. Under current federal law, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Unless Congress changes the law, the existing schedule will remain in place.
For now, Americans should prepare to turn their clocks back on November 1. However, the proposal faces opposition from lawmakers concerned that permanent daylight saving time would leave winter mornings darker, potentially affecting schoolchildren, commuters and other early-morning workers. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has raised concerns about the consequences of later winter sunrises. Any permanent change will require congressional approval, and the proposed legislation has not yet become law.
The US House of Representatives passed the legislation by a 308-117 vote on July 14.
In an October 2 post on Truth Social, he called on Senate Republicans to advance the legislation, describing the existing system as “ridiculous”. However, the Senate has yet to approve it, leaving the current system unchanged. The bill’s progress can be tracked through Congress.gov. Trump has repeatedly urged lawmakers to end clock changes, arguing that the practice is inconvenient and costly.
