Residents across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end Sunday, Nov. 1.
At 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back one hour to 1 a.m., marking the return to Central Standard Time. The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets, providing more daylight in the morning but less in the evening.
For residents throughout the Ozarks, the earlier sunset will be especially noticeable during evening commutes, school activities, agricultural operations and outdoor work. Motorists traveling rural highways and county roads are encouraged to remain alert for wildlife, particularly deer, which are more active around dawn and dusk during the fall breeding season.
Residents are encouraged to adjust clocks before going to bed Saturday night. Most smartphones and electronic devices will update automatically, but traditional clocks, appliances and vehicle clocks may require manual adjustments.
The time change also serves as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Residents should test alarms and replace batteries as needed to ensure they remain operational.
Lawmakers in Missouri and Arkansas have considered proposals to eliminate seasonal clock changes, but both states continue to observe daylight saving time under the current schedule. Federal law allows states to adopt permanent standard time, but observing daylight saving time year-round would require congressional approval.
Daylight saving time will resume Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks will move forward one hour at 2 a.m.
