When is the next time change in United States?

The next clock change in United States will be on Sunday, 26 April 1936. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in United States?

After the clocks change on 26 Apr 1936, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1936)

Q: Does United States use Daylight Saving Time in 1936?

United States observes Daylight Saving Time in 1936. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of United States follow the same time change schedule?

No. While most of United States observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional variations. Currently, 31 states do not observe the change.

Country:	United States
Capital:	Washington, D.C.
Abbreviations:	US, USA
IANA Time Zones:	47
Dial Code:	+1

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

26 APR

26 Apr 1936 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 April 1936, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 April 1936, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Apr 1936 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 SEP

27 Sep 1936 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1936, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1936, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1936 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in United States (1936)

State	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Connecticut	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Delaware	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
District of Columbia	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Florida	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Georgia	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Kentucky	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Maine	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Maryland	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Massachusetts	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
New Hampshire	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
New Jersey	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
New York	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
North Carolina	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Ohio	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Pennsylvania	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Rhode Island	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
South Carolina	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Vermont	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
Virginia	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936
West Virginia	26 Apr 1936	27 Sep 1936

States in United States that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming

DST Changes Summary for United States

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
09 Mar	2025	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
02 Nov	2025	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
08 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
01 Nov	2026	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
14 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
07 Nov	2027	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
12 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
05 Nov	2028	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
11 Mar	2029	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
04 Nov	2029	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
10 Mar	2030	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
03 Nov	2030	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does United States use Daylight Saving Time in 1936?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1936 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months. Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 31 states do not participate in the change.

When do the clocks change next in United States?

The next scheduled time transition in United States will take place on Sunday, 26 April 1936. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of United States follow the same time change schedule?

No. While the majority of United States observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 31 states (including Alabama, Alaska and others) stay on standard time year-round.

How will the next transition affect the day in United States?

Following the shift on 26 Apr 1936, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.