when to change clocks 2026

You change the clocks twice in 2026 in most places that observe Daylight Saving Time:

• Spring (“spring forward”) :
  • United States and most of Canada: Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time – clocks move forward one hour to 3:00 a.m.

* United Kingdom and most of Europe: **Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 01:00 UTC** – clocks move **forward** one hour.

• Fall (“fall back”) :
  • United States and most of Canada: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time – clocks move back one hour to 1:00 a.m.

* U.K. and most of Europe: **Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 01:00 UTC** – clocks move **back** one hour.

Some regions do not change clocks (for example, Hawaii and most of Arizona in the U.S.).

Always check a local time service for your specific city, especially if you’re outside North America or Europe, since rules can differ by country or region.