When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2026? Quick Answer
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. Clocks in St. George and across Utah go back one hour, to 1:00 a.m. You get an extra hour of sleep, sunrise comes earlier, and it gets dark about an hour sooner in the evening. Utah still changes its clocks twice a year. The state passed a year-round daylight time law in 2020, but it hasn't taken effect.
The Four-State Time Puzzle Around St. George
St. George sits a few minutes from both Arizona and Nevada, so crossing a state line can change the clock, and that changes with the seasons. Utah is on Mountain Time and uses daylight saving time. Mesquite and Las Vegas are on Pacific Time and use it too. Most of Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year.
| St. George compared with | Now through Oct 31 | From Nov 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, NV / Las Vegas (Pacific Time) | St. George is 1 hour ahead | St. George is 1 hour ahead |
| Arizona Strip, Fredonia, Page, Grand Canyon North & South Rims (Arizona time) | St. George is 1 hour ahead | Same time |
| Navajo Nation (uses DST) | Same time | Same time |
| Kanab, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar City (Utah) | Same time | Same time |
Practical examples:
- Las Vegas flights and shows: Las Vegas is always an hour behind St. George. A 7 p.m. show on the Strip starts at 8 p.m. St. George time. Allow for that when you're driving back after a late flight into Harry Reid International.
- Mesquite: it's a 40-minute drive, but your phone will lose an hour on the way there and gain it back coming home, all year.
- Grand Canyon trips: the park is on Arizona time. In October, a 9 a.m. tour reservation is 10 a.m. St. George time. After November 1, the clocks match. Our St. George to Grand Canyon guide covers the drive.
- Kanab and Fredonia: the two towns are about 7 miles apart. Until November 1, Fredonia is an hour behind Kanab. In winter they match.
Will Utah Stop Changing the Clocks?
Not yet. Utah Code 63G-1-901, passed as SB 59 in 2020, would put Utah on Mountain Daylight Time all year. It only takes effect if two things happen: Congress authorizes year-round daylight saving time, and at least four other western states pass similar laws.
In Washington, the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139) on July 14, 2026, by a vote of 308-117. The bill would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, but it still has to pass the Senate, where it's in the Commerce Committee. Until something changes, plan on falling back November 1 and springing forward again in March 2027.
Getting Ready for the Time Change
- Evening runs and walks get darker. After November 1, sunset in St. George comes about an hour earlier. If you run or bike after work, wear lights and reflective gear. More ideas are on our fitness and wellness page.
- Change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Fire departments recommend doing it when the clocks change.
- Check your car and appliance clocks. Phones update on their own, but ovens and dashboards usually don't.
- Hiking: shorter days catch people on long trails like Angels Landing or the Narrows. Our St. George winter weather guide covers what the season brings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does daylight saving time end in 2026 in Utah?
Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. Clocks in St. George and the rest of Utah go back one hour, to 1 a.m.
Does Utah observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Utah passed a law in 2020 to stay on daylight time all year, but it doesn't take effect until Congress allows year-round daylight saving time and at least four other western states pass similar laws. Until then, Utah keeps changing its clocks twice a year.
Is St. George on the same time as Arizona?
Only in the winter. Most of Arizona doesn't use daylight saving time. From November 1, 2026, until clocks spring forward in March, St. George and most of Arizona show the same time. In the summer, St. George is an hour ahead. The Navajo Nation does use daylight saving time, so it matches Utah all year.
What time is it in Mesquite, Nevada, compared to St. George?
Mesquite and Las Vegas are on Pacific Time and use daylight saving time, so they're always one hour behind St. George, summer and winter.
Sources: 15 U.S.C. 260a; Utah Code 63G-1-901; U.S. House Roll Call 238 (July 14, 2026); Arizona Highways on Arizona time.
