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Daylight saving time ended Sunday. Here's what to know.
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The clear picture
What happened
Daylight saving time ended in the United States on Nov. 1, 2026, with clocks set back by one hour. CBS News says millions of Americans gained an extra hour of sleep as standard time began.
Latest development
The Hill added coverage focused on why the 2026 clock change occurred comparatively early in November.
Known / unclear
Coverage expanded from 1 to 2 attributed publishers.
The supplied information does not explain the calendar rule behind the Nov. 1 end date or identify which places observed the change.
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Sources
Compiled from 2 independent publishers CBS News · The Hill
CBS News focuses on the immediate clock change and its effect on sleep, while The Hill frames its coverage around the timing of the change within the calendar.
Bottom line
The Nov. 1 switch was the routine end of U.S. daylight saving time, though the available accounts do not provide the underlying scheduling explanation.

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- Headline updated
Believe it or not, it's time again for the twice-a-year clock change.
2 sources at this update - Headline updated
Millions of Americans gained an hour of sleep this weekend when the time change commonly known as daylight saving ended for 2026, meaning clocks "fell back.".
1 source at this update