Day 1
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Bedtime, naps, and meals
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Daylight Saving Time Countdown
A daylight saving time countdown tells you when the next clock change happens in your local US timezone, whether you gain or lose an hour, and how to prepare your family with a gentle sleep-shift plan, checklist, and calendar reminders.
Your local US countdown
Fall back - Sunday, November 1, 2026
You gain one hour. The change happens at 2:00 AM local time.
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Check your region
Rules vary by state and country. Select the closest match, then verify local rules for work, school, travel, and appointments.
Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time.
Second Sunday in March; first Sunday in November.
Family sleep-shift planner
Shift routines gradually by 10-15 minutes per day. Choose the person or pet whose bedtime, naps, meals, or walks need a gentle reset.
Day 2
60 min earlier
Bedtime, naps, and meals
Day 3
45 min earlier
Bedtime, naps, and meals
Day 4
30 min earlier
Bedtime, naps, and meals
Day 5
15 min earlier
Bedtime, naps, and meals
Clock-change checklist
Next 10 years in the US
Dates use the current US federal rule. Always confirm a local government or employer rule before scheduling something critical.
| Year | Spring forward | Fall back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Sunday, November 7, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 | Sunday, November 5, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 | Sunday, November 4, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, March 10, 2030 | Sunday, November 3, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, March 9, 2031 | Sunday, November 2, 2031 |
| 2032 | Sunday, March 14, 2032 | Sunday, November 7, 2032 |
| 2033 | Sunday, March 13, 2033 | Sunday, November 6, 2033 |
| 2034 | Sunday, March 12, 2034 | Sunday, November 5, 2034 |
| 2035 | Sunday, March 11, 2035 | Sunday, November 4, 2035 |
Daylight saving time FAQ
Why do clocks change?
Daylight saving time moves clocks forward or back to shift more daylight into evening or morning hours. The dates and whether it is observed vary by location.
Do we gain or lose an hour?
In spring, clocks move forward and you lose one hour. In fall, clocks move back and you gain one hour.
Who does not observe daylight saving time?
Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, and several other US territories do not change clocks. Other countries and states have their own rules, so check your local authority.
Does shifting sleep by 10-15 minutes help?
A gradual shift over four to six days can make the change feel easier for children, adults, and pets than moving the whole routine at once.
Is the Sunshine Protection Act law?
The Sunshine Protection Act has not created one permanent nationwide daylight saving schedule. Bills and state proposals can change, so verify current federal and local rules before relying on a date.
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