Residents across Texas and most of the United States will set their clocks back one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. The time change takes effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks are turned back to 1 a.m., giving most people an extra hour of sleep.
The seasonal time change marks the return to Standard Time and means sunrise and sunset will occur about an hour earlier than they have in recent months. While many smartphones, computers, and other connected devices automatically update, residents should remember to manually adjust clocks on appliances, vehicles, and other household devices.
Public safety officials often encourage families to use the time change as a reminder to replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, review home emergency plans, and check emergency supply kits.
The familiar phrase “spring forward, fall back” helps many remember which direction to adjust their clocks. In the fall, clocks move backward one hour, creating a 25-hour day and providing an extra hour overnight.
Daylight Saving Time remains in effect in most of the country despite ongoing debate over whether the twice-yearly clock changes should continue. While legislation has been proposed to make daylight saving time permanent, no federal changes have been enacted, meaning the current schedule remains in place.
For local residents, the change means darker evenings throughout the fall and winter months. As daylight hours shift, drivers are encouraged to remain alert for pedestrians and children who may be outdoors during the darker evening hours.
Daylight Saving Time will return on March 14, 2027, when clocks will once again move forward by one hour.
Reminder: Before heading to bed Saturday night, set clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep Sunday morning!
