Daylight saving time guide

When does DST end?

DST end dates differ by country. The US, UK and Europe do not always change on the same Sunday, so meetings can shift by one hour.

Quick answer

US and CanadaDST usually ends on the first Sunday in November.
UK and most EuropeClocks usually change back on the last Sunday in October.
Safe workflowCheck the exact IANA zone and date for every recurring meeting.

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This page uses America/New_York, not a fixed abbreviation, so the browser's IANA timezone database can show the current short name and UTC offset.

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Why end dates matter

For one or two weeks each year, US and European offsets can be different from the usual pattern. A 9 AM New York call may land one hour differently in London, Paris or Berlin.

How to plan recurring meetings

Before March and October/November, re-check recurring cross-border calls with a date-aware converter. Avoid fixed labels such as EST, PST, GMT or CET for future dates.

For precise scheduling, use the IANA timezone such as America/New_York and a real calendar date. Abbreviations are helpful labels, but they can be ambiguous and change with daylight saving time.

FAQ

When does DST end in the US?

In most US locations, daylight saving time usually ends on the first Sunday in November.

When does DST end in the UK?

In the UK, British Summer Time usually ends on the last Sunday in October.

Why do meetings shift when DST ends?

Countries change clocks on different dates, so the offset between two cities can temporarily change.

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