November 1 Clock Change: Confirm Capture Access in Local Time
A property visit can fail before capture begins if the access contact and operator have different times on their calendars. NIST lists November 1, 2026 as the end of U.S. daylight saving time where observed. Confirm the actual date, local time zone and access window rather than assuming a repeated appointment keeps the intended meaning.
Keep access time and light requirements separate
The clock change alters the relationship between clock time and daylight; it does not remove an hour of astronomical daylight. Record who opens gates or rooms, which occupants need notice and whether the requested views depend on useful light at that location.
Confirm the whole visit window
Ask whether the appointment refers to arrival, access or expected capture. Include the backup contact and the time access ends. Weather, permissions and the actual mission can still change the plan. A confirmed gate time does not establish that a flight or every requested view is suitable.
Copyable worksheet
Use one row for each field. Mark unknown information clearly and retain the original records.
| Field | Your note |
|---|---|
| Calendar date | ____________________ |
| Local time zone | ____________________ |
| Arrival versus access window | ____________________ |
| Access owner and backup | ____________________ |
| Light-dependent scope questions | ____________________ |
Worked example
Illustrative example: a remote manager writes “Tuesday at 3” while the local caretaker expects morning access. Replace that note with the dated local access interval and confirm it with both parties. Keep the original appointment context until the change is acknowledged.