When does the time change in South Florida? Here's what to know

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When does the time change in South Florida? Here’s what to know

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 1, when South Florida clocks fall back an hour and return to standard time. The shift means brighter mornings, earlier sunsets and one extra hour of sleep heading into winter.

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Here are key takeaways:

When it happens: Standard time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 18, 2027.
What to reset: Phones and computers update automatically, but remember to turn back your oven, microwave, watch and other clocks before bed Saturday, Oct. 31.
Sunrise and sunset shift: On Oct. 31, the sun rises at 7:28 a.m. and sets at 6:39 p.m. The next day, sunrise moves to 6:29 a.m. and sunset to 5:39 p.m.
Why we do it: A U.S. Department of Energy study found the 2008 four-week extension of daylight saving time saved about 0.5% of the nation’s daily electricity — 1.3 trillion watt-hours, enough to power 100,000 households for a year.
The debate: Supporters point to safer roads, lower crime rates and economic benefits, while critics cite darker mornings, groggy commuters and safety risks for children heading to school.

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