Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend in the Big Country

BIG COUNTRY (KTAB/KRBC) – Daylight Saving Time officially ends this Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m.

As we head into Saturday night, clocks will jump back one hour from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving us an extra hour of sleep.

Daylight Saving Time began this year on March 9th when we sprang forward and lost an hour of sleep. Looking ahead, we will jump forward again on March 8th, 2026.

During the Fall back, it can feel a little strange the next morning as our bodies adjust to the shift in daylight. Thankfully, most digital clocks, phones, and smart devices automatically update on their own. However, some clocks like older appliances or car dashboards may still need to be changed manually.

After this weekend’s time change, you will notice earlier sunsets and brighter mornings, which is the opposite of what we have been experiencing in recent months.

While Texas still observes Daylight Saving Time, several places across the United States do not, including:

• Hawaii
• Most of Arizona
• American Samoa
• Guam
• The Northern Mariana Islands
• Puerto Rico
• The U.S. Virgin Islands

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Uniform Time Act allows states to opt out of Daylight Saving Time through state law. However, any participating states must follow the federally mandated start-and-end dates.

While many Texans have voiced frustration over changing the clocks twice a year, no official change has been made yet. For now, we will continue to fall back and spring forward each year.

What do you think about the time change?