Daylight saving time is spooky this year: What to know about the 2026 clock change

It’s that time of year again—when the sun sets earlier, the days get shorter, and the nights get colder as we say goodbye to daylight saving time (DST). DST ends this weekend, in the early morning hours after Halloween for most of the U.S. If you are one of the many people who find the time change confusing, remember the clock “falls back” and a majority of the U.S. “gains” one more hour of sleep each autumn. Here’s what else to know. When exactly does dayligh...