when do we spring forward?

In the United States in 2026, clocks “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time, when they jump ahead to 3:00 a.m.

Quick Scoop

• In most of the U.S., Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March each year.

• For 2026, that second Sunday is March 8, and that is when you move clocks forward one hour (“spring forward”).

• The change happens at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, which instantly becomes 3:00 a.m. local daylight time.

A Few Extra Details

• Not all U.S. regions observe this change; most of Arizona and all of Hawaii skip Daylight Saving Time entirely.

• The “spring forward, fall back” phrase is a simple way to remember that clocks go forward in March and back in November.

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