Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov 1 in Winter Park

Winter Park residents will soon adjust their clocks as Daylight Saving Time concludes for the year. The change, known as "falling back," occurs Sunday, November 1, 2026.

At 2 a.m. local time on November 1, clocks will turn back to 1 a.m. This shift means earlier sunsets, potentially as lights begin to illuminate Park Avenue, but will provide more morning daylight, according to Time and Date. Daylight Saving Time began this year on March 8, when residents lost an hour.

The potential for a permanent end to the time change has been a topic of discussion. The House of Representatives approved the Sunshine Protection Act, which would abolish Daylight Saving Time and establish year-round standard time. The bill has not yet passed the Senate. President Donald Trump supported the bill, calling the time change "foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly." Sleep and health experts note that clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms and can lead to sleep issues. Many advocate for permanent standard time.

Hawaii, most of Arizona, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands already observe standard time year-round. The debate over adopting a permanent time continues at the federal level.