when do we turn the clocks forward in 2026

In 2026, we turn the clocks forward on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m. local time, when they jump ahead to 3:00 a.m. in places that observe Daylight Saving Time in March (like most of the US and the UK’s British Summer Time shift).

Quick Scoop: 2026 Clock Change

• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026.

• Time: At 2:00 a.m., clocks go forward to 3:00 a.m. (you “lose” one hour).

• Mnemonic: “Spring forward, fall back” still applies.

• Effect: Lighter evenings, darker early mornings right after the change.

Where this applies

Most regions that follow the “second Sunday in March” rule will switch on this same date:

• Most of the United States, including states like New York, California, Texas, and Florida.

• US territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam do not observe Daylight Saving Time at all.

• Arizona (most of the state) and Hawaii also do not change clocks.

• The UK’s Royal Museums Greenwich also list March 8, 2026, as the date clocks go forward for the 2026 season.

Quick example: If you had an alarm set for 2:15 a.m. on March 8, 2026 in a DST-observing US city, the clock would jump from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., so 2:15 a.m. never actually happens that night.

Mini FAQ and forum‑style notes

• “Do I need to change my phone?”
  • Most smartphones and computers update automatically if set to the correct region.

• “Why does it feel so rough on Monday?”
  • You effectively lose an hour of sleep; many guides suggest easing your schedule a day or two before.

• “Is this still a trending debate?”
  • Yes, there are ongoing discussions and proposals about making daylight time permanent or ending the practice, but for 2026 the usual March and November changes still apply.

Simple year marker

• Clocks forward : Sunday, March 8, 2026, 2:00 a.m. → 3:00 a.m.

• Clocks back : Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 a.m. → 1:00 a.m.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.