Overview
- The time change takes effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, when clocks advance one hour and evenings gain more light.
- In 2026 both transitions occur on the earliest permissible dates, with the “fall back” scheduled for 2 a.m. on Nov. 1.
- Federal law sets the March–November timetable, and most of the U.S. observes it except Hawaii, most of Arizona (not the Navajo Nation), and several territories.
- Texas’ 2025 “Texas Time” law to keep the state on daylight saving time year‑round cannot be implemented without Congressional approval.
- A new House proposal, the Daylight Act of 2026 (HR 7378), would move clocks forward 30 minutes permanently to end clock changes, but it remains in committee as studies continue to note short‑term health and safety risks after the spring switch.