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

Key details

  • Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Time: At 2:00 a.m. local standard time, clocks jump ahead to 3:00 a.m. local daylight time.
  • Effect: Sunrise and sunset are about one hour later on March 8 compared with the previous day, giving more evening light.

Where this applies

Most U.S. states follow this “spring forward” change on March 8, 2026, as part of the national Daylight Saving Time schedule. A few places, such as most of Arizona and Hawaii, do not observe Daylight Saving Time and therefore do not spring ahead.

TL;DR: You spring ahead in 2026 on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m., when the clock jumps to 3:00 a.m. in regions that observe Daylight Saving Time.

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