Daylight Saving Time to Conclude Sunday Across Southern California
Daylight Saving Time is set to end this Sunday across Southern California, with residents in Palm Springs preparing to adjust their clocks.
Palm Springs, CA, October 31, 2026 —
Daylight Saving Time (DST) will officially conclude across Southern California this Sunday, prompting residents to prepare for the return to standard time. The biannual clock adjustment means that clocks will be turned back one hour. This change typically ushers in darker mornings and earlier sunsets.
Residents in areas observing DST, including those in Palm Springs and the broader Southern California region, will need to manually adjust their timepieces or ensure their digital devices automatically update. The shift marks the end of the period where daylight is extended into the evening hours.
The practice of Daylight Saving Time involves advancing clocks by one hour during warmer months and reverting them back in the autumn. The primary aim of DST is to make better use of daylight and conserve energy. While the exact impact on energy consumption is a subject of ongoing discussion and research, the time change is a long-standing tradition in many parts of the United States.
As the clocks fall back this Sunday, mornings will become lighter, but daylight will fade sooner in the afternoon. This transition can affect daily routines, commuting times, and overall schedules for individuals and communities. The specific date for the end of DST is set by federal law in the United States.
The conclusion of DST this weekend will return the region to Pacific Standard Time (PST). This period of standard time will continue until DST resumes in the spring. The specific hour at which the change takes effect is typically 2:00 AM local time on the designated Sunday.
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