The time change in Texas, for daylight saving time, will begin on Sunday, March 8. That day, at 2:00 a.m., clocks should be moved forward one hour, going directly to 3:00 a.m. This adjustment involves losing an hour of sleep, but also gaining more natural light in the afternoon.

Texas is a state that often causes confusion regarding this clock adjustment, that is, whether it should be done or not, but the correct thing is that it should be done, maintaining the two-hour difference with California.

Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when the state returns to standard time. On that date, at 2:00 a.m., clocks should be set back one hour, returning to 1:00 a.m., as currently set.

To date, there is no agreement on whether it is time to end these time changes in the country. The decision continues to be debated.

Are there time differences within Texas?

Texas is mostly governed by the Central Time Zone, although a small western strip, including El Paso, belongs to the Mountain Time Zone. Even so, areas that observe Daylight Saving Time follow the same change schedule, so the adjustment is made on the same day and at the same corresponding local time. Experts explain that the impact of the time change is felt most strongly in the state's major urban and economic centers. Cities like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso must coordinate adjustments in transportation, health services, the energy industry, and school activities. Likewise, the time change usually involves rescheduling work shifts, modifications to public transportation, and adjustments to business schedules, especially for companies that operate with other states or countries. Health and work organization specialists suggest making the adjustment on the Saturday night before.Review important commitments and confirm flight or shift schedules during the 24 hours leading up to the change. They also recommend going to bed at least half an hour earlier in the days prior to reduce the impact on sleep, especially in March.

Devices that need to be adjusted manually

Although many phones and computers update the time automatically, this is not the case with all devices. The following devices will likely need to be adjusted manually.