Ohio residents will shift their clocks back an hour on Nov. 1, 2026, returning the state to standard time, according to Crawford County Now. The state continues to follow the federal schedule, with clocks advancing in March and retreating in November.
Debate over the twice-a-year adjustment persists. Critics — including residents, legislators and health specialists — point to sleep disruption, confusion and effects on work and school routines. Backers argue that later daylight in the evening aids recreation, commerce and tourism.
Lawmakers in Ohio have from time to time weighed bills favoring either permanent daylight saving time or permanent standard time. Under existing federal law, the state cannot unilaterally move to year-round daylight saving time; that would require Congress to amend the Uniform Time Act. A switch to permanent standard time is allowed under current rules, but Ohio would still have to pass legislation to make it happen.
Nationally, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would establish daylight saving time year-round, has been introduced but has not been enacted. Any lasting change for Ohio would depend on action by state lawmakers and, for some proposals, Congress.
Until then, Crawford County Now advises residents to check clocks each spring and fall and to treat the changes as prompts for replacing smoke-alarm batteries and reviewing emergency plans.