Las Vegas to Return to Standard Time November 1
Residents will turn their clocks back one hour on Saturday night to mark the official shift to standard time.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Forecasts
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Las Vegas will officially shift back to standard time at 2 a.m. on November 1, 2026. This transition requires residents to turn their clocks back one hour on the night of October 31.
Why it matters
The change will result in earlier sunsets across the region, with the sun setting at 4:44 p.m. on November 1. This adjustment aligns the city with standard time practices, as Nevada legislative efforts to make standard time permanent failed to advance.
On November 1, sunrise in Las Vegas will occur at 6:03 a.m. and sunset will take place at 4:44 p.m. The official transition occurs at 2 a.m. local time.
The players
Nevada State Assembly
This is the lower house of the Nevada Legislature that reviewed Assembly Bill 81 regarding timekeeping.
The details
While Nevada Assembly Bill 81 proposed making standard time permanent starting in January 2026, the legislation did not move out of committee. Consequently, the region continues to follow the national cycle, which will see daylight saving time return on March 14, 2027.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Residents turn their clocks back one hour at night.
November 1, 2026: Standard time officially begins at 2 a.m.
March 14, 2027: Daylight saving time is scheduled to return.
Seasonal Patterns
The return to standard time follows the pattern established by the failure of Nevada Assembly Bill 81 to enact permanent time changes. This maintains the cycle of shifting daylight hours that affects regions across the United States.
Residents should prepare to manually adjust non-connected clocks and timekeeping devices back by one hour on the night of October 31. Be aware that the earlier sunset on November 1 will shift evening light availability for all outdoor activities.
The takeaway
The return to standard time is a biannual event that continues in Nevada due to the stalled status of recent legislative reform efforts. Readers should account for the shift in sunset times when planning their evening commutes and outdoor schedules.
What happens next
Daylight saving time is scheduled to return to the region on March 14, 2027.
Further reading
Find more details on local weather and scheduling trends at Las Vegas Forecasts.
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