Louisiana residents will still need to turn their clocks back this fall, despite ongoing efforts in Congress to end the twice-yearly time changes.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour to 1 a.m. The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets as Louisiana returns to Central Standard Time.
The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, passed the U.S. House in July but remains stalled in the Senate. It has not become law.
Louisiana lawmakers approved legislation in 2020 that would put the state on daylight saving time year-round if Congress authorizes the change. That condition has not yet been met.
For now, residents should plan to “fall back” November 1. Most smartphones update automatically, while manual clocks will need to be adjusted.
