Will Americans Still Turn Their Clocks Back This November? Here’s The Latest
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Is Time Change Going To Come To An End This Year?
Another clock change is just around the corner, but efforts to put an end to the twice-yearly tradition may not move fast enough to stop it.
Americans are still expected to turn their clocks back on November 1 when daylight saving time comes to an end. While the House has approved legislation that would keep the country on daylight saving time year-round, the proposal still needs to clear the Senate before it can become law.
On August 4, President Donald Trump shared his stance on ending the practice of changing the clocks, voicing his support for a permanent Daylight Savings Time by saying, “In other words, leave it as it is now, and never change again.”
Titled the Sunshine Protection Act, the bill would permanently make Daylight Savings Time the nation’s new Standard Time, but it leaves room for each state to decide what is right for them.
What Would That Mean For Americans?
If Standard Time were to be made the norm, there would be more morning light. However, if Daylight Savings Time was preserved and extended year-round, there would be more light in the afternoon.
On May 21, Trump posted to Truth Social defending the Sunshine Protection Act, saying:
“It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production. It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. Take it! We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day — And who can be against that — This is an easy one!”
According to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Rick Scott, (R-FL), the act would give families in Florida and across the country more time in the evening to spend together.
“Even just an extra hour in the evening means more time to play with your kids, walk your dog, and, for those in the Sunshine State, enjoy all that our beautiful beaches, parks, and cities have to offer,” Scott says.
I get asked about my Sunshine Protection Act all the time. It’s simple:
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 15, 2026
Let’s leave the decision up to the states so we don’t have to change our clocks twice a year.
I’m thrilled that the house has finally passed it. The Senate needs to take it up NOW and send it to President… pic.twitter.com/OdbtGOcJiK
Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time were first enacted by Congress in 1918 in the Standard Time Act.
The act also formally established the time zones used across the continental United States. This is the reason eliminating Standard Time altogether requires action from Congress.
While the bill now awaits the Senate’s approval, the law going into effect would be difficult before this year’s upcoming time change. The Senate is not scheduled to return from recess until September 14, and some lawmakers have raised questions about whether the measure has enough support to pass.
Without action from Congress, Americans will once again turn their clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. At 2 a.m. local time, clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m.
So, for those hoping the country will finally put an end to the seasonal time changes, it appears they may have to wait a little longer.
