Corinth Clocks Fall Back Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, so residents of Corinth, Booneville, Iuka, and the rest of Northeast Mississippi will get an extra hour of sleep tonight. At 2 a.m., clocks go back to 1 a.m., and Mississippi returns to Central Standard Time until spring.
The National Weather Service in Memphis shared the reminder Saturday. It encouraged everyone to set their clocks back one hour before bed and to use the time change to check the batteries in smoke detectors and NOAA weather radios.
When Daylight Saving Time Ends: What Changes
- When: 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Clocks roll back to 1 a.m.
- What to change: Phones, computers, and most smart devices update on their own. Microwaves, ovens, car dashboards, wall clocks, and some thermostats and alarm clocks have to be set by hand.
- Earlier sunsets: Starting Sunday, it will get dark about an hour earlier in the evening, and mornings will be lighter for the school and work commute.
- Next change: Daylight saving time starts again on the second Sunday in March.
Check Smoke Alarms and Weather Radios
Fire and weather officials have long tied the twice-a-year time change to a home safety check, and the weather service’s reminder this weekend does the same. Test each smoke alarm by pressing its test button, and replace batteries in any alarm that chirps or doesn’t sound. Many fire officials also recommend replacing smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old.
The weather radio reminder matters this weekend. NWS Memphis expects showers and a few thunderstorms across the area tonight and Sunday morning, followed by another round of storms Tuesday night into Wednesday. A weather radio with fresh backup batteries can sound an alert overnight even if the power goes out or your phone is silenced.
Driving Safety After the Time Change
With sunset coming an hour earlier, more drivers will be on the road in the dark during the evening rush. That means more school sports, practices, and after-work errands happening after dark. A few reminders for the week ahead:
- Watch for pedestrians and children walking home after dark, especially in neighborhoods and near schools.
- Look out for deer, which are most active around dawn and dusk this time of year in Alcorn, Prentiss, and Tishomingo counties.
- Turn on headlights early and keep them clean, especially on wet roads after this weekend’s rain.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. under the new standard time. For more, see our guides to the Tishomingo County ballot and the Prentiss County ballot.
Source: National Weather Service Memphis
