The United States and Europe do not end daylight saving time on the same weekend in 2026. That temporary gap can shift the time difference between cities and affect international calls, flights and live broadcasts.
Key 2026 dates
- European clock change: Sunday, October 25
- United States clock change: Sunday, November 1
Across the European Union, clocks generally move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. In most participating US areas, daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. local time on the first Sunday in November; 2:00 becomes 1:00, repeating the hour.
Not every place changes clocks
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe US daylight saving time. Several US territories also stay on standard time. Rules vary even more widely outside Europe and North America, and Southern Hemisphere countries follow different seasonal schedules.
Why travelers get caught out
Digital calendars usually adjust automatically, but manually entered times, transport timetables and cross-border events can still cause confusion. Confirm the event's stated time zone instead of relying on a familiar offset.
NIST lists the official 2026 US DST period. Explore more practical global coverage in News and our Harvest Moon guide.
