Winchester, Virginia — Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep as clocks return to standard time.
At 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, clocks will be set back one hour to 1 a.m. local standard time. Because the clocks go back, the hour between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. will occur twice.
The change takes effect at the same local time in each time zone, so people in different parts of the country will make the switch at 2 a.m. where they live.
Many smartphones, computers, and other connected devices adjust automatically. Clocks on wall displays, ovens, microwaves, and vehicles often must be changed by hand. Most people can make the switch before going to bed Saturday night.
With the return to standard time, sunrise and sunset will come about an hour earlier by the clock. Mornings will be brighter, and darkness will arrive earlier in the evening.
Not every part of the country changes its clocks. Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time year-round.
Standard time will remain in place until daylight saving time resumes in the spring. The next change is scheduled for March 14, 2027, when clocks will move forward one hour.
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