We “spring ahead” (start Daylight Saving Time) in the United States on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 a.m. local time, when clocks move forward one hour to 3:00 a.m.

Next spring ahead date

  • In 2026, the spring ahead change happens on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks jump to 3:00 a.m.
  • This shift makes sunrise and sunset appear about one hour later, giving more evening daylight.

General rule each year

  • Most of the U.S. uses Daylight Saving Time following a fixed rule:
    • Starts: second Sunday in March (“spring forward”)
    • Ends: first Sunday in November (“fall back”)
  • A few places, like most of Arizona and all of Hawaii, do not observe Daylight Saving Time at all.

Quick reminder tip

  • A common way to remember it is the phrase “spring forward, fall back,” meaning:
    • In spring, clocks go forward 1 hour.
    • In fall, clocks go back 1 hour.

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