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Daylight Saving Time 2026 Ending: When to 'Fall Back'
Most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep, but the Senate has not approved permanent daylight saving time, leaving the twice-yearly switch in place.
On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, most Americans will turn clocks back one hour at 2 a.m., ending daylight saving time and returning the nation to standard time.
The House of Representatives approved the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 in July, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent, yet the legislation remains stalled without a Senate vote.
Supporters argue permanent daylight saving time offers more evening sunlight, while critics, including Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, warn that darker winter mornings could pose safety risks.
Mississippi is one of 19 states ready to adopt permanent daylight saving time if Congress acts, but federal law currently requires Congressional approval for any change.
Congress established the current framework under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, and daylight saving time will return on Sunday, March 14, 2027, unless lawmakers decide to "lock the clock.
The autumn time change traditionally gives us an extra hour of sleep, but it also significantly shortens the length of the day
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