New York will return to Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks move back one hour at 2 a.m. The change applies across the state, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Albany. Residents will repeat the hour between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., gaining an additional hour on the overnight clock schedule as daylight saving time comes to an end.
Daylight saving time ends in New York on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time. At that moment, clocks move back to 1 a.m., ending the state’s daylight saving period and restoring Eastern Standard Time.
The same schedule applies throughout New York. Whether residents are in New York City, Long Island, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse or Buffalo, the clock change takes place at the same local time.
New York follows the federal calendar established under the Uniform Time Act. Under current law, daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November and begins again on the second Sunday in March.
| March 8, 2026 | Clocks moved forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. |
| November 1, 2026 | Clocks move back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| March 14, 2027 | Clocks are scheduled to move forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. |
The time-change calendar for New York lists November 1 as the end of daylight saving time in 2026.
The official transition takes place at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Clocks move backward to 1 a.m., meaning the hour between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. happens twice.
For residents, the practical advice is straightforward: check clocks before going to bed on Saturday, October 31. Smartphones and other connected devices generally update automatically, but traditional clocks and some appliances may require a manual adjustment.
The change affects overnight schedules as well. People working night shifts, traveling or arranging early Sunday appointments should account for the repeated hour when checking schedules.
Yes. New York State observes one time zone, Eastern Time, and the November transition applies statewide.
The change affects residents in the state’s largest cities and smaller communities alike.
| New York City | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Buffalo | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Albany | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Rochester | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Syracuse | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Yonkers | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
The transition does not happen at different hours in these cities. All follow the same Eastern Time schedule.
Yes. After the November transition, sunset will occur about one hour earlier by the clock than it did the previous day. Sunrise will also happen earlier, giving residents more morning daylight and less light in the evening.
The change does not reduce the actual amount of daylight in a 24-hour period. Instead, it shifts the clock time at which daylight occurs.
For people commuting, attending school or spending time outdoors, the most noticeable difference will be the earlier evening darkness. The effect continues as daylight hours gradually decrease toward the winter solstice on December 21, 2026.
Sunrise and sunset times vary by city and date, so residents should consult local astronomical data for precise schedules.
Most smartphones, computers and internet-connected devices should adjust automatically when their automatic date, time and time-zone settings are enabled.
However, not every clock updates on its own. New Yorkers should check:
If a smartphone does not show the correct time after the transition, check that automatic time and time-zone settings are enabled.
New York has not switched to permanent daylight saving time. The state remains subject to the federal clock-change schedule, meaning residents must turn their clocks back on November 1 under current law.
The national debate continues over whether the United States should eliminate the twice-yearly time change. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, H.R. 139, proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The House of Representatives passed the bill in July 2026, but it was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and has not become law.
A state-level preference or proposal does not independently change the federal schedule. For New Yorkers, the November 1 transition remains in effect unless Congress enacts a change.
Daylight saving time is scheduled to return in New York on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
At 2 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, clocks will move forward to 3 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The change will shift daylight later into the evening and remove one hour from the overnight schedule.
Until then, New York will remain on Eastern Standard Time throughout the fall and winter months.
Clocks fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. At 2 a.m. local time, they move back to 1 a.m.
Yes. New York observes Eastern Time throughout the state, and the November 1 clock change applies to New York City, Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse and other communities.
The clock change creates an extra hour in the overnight schedule because the hour between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. repeats. People may use that time to sleep, although individual sleep patterns vary.
Most smartphones and connected devices update automatically when automatic date, time and time-zone settings are enabled. Some older clocks, car displays and household appliances may need manual adjustment.
Daylight saving time is scheduled to begin again on Sunday, March 14, 2027. At 2 a.m., clocks will move forward to 3 a.m.
No permanent change is currently in effect. New York follows the federal schedule, and the proposed Sunshine Protection Act has not become law.
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