In the United States, “spring forward” for 2026 happens on Sunday, March 8, 2026 , when clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.

When exactly does it happen?

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., clocks “spring forward” to 3:00 a.m..

This marks the official start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) for 2026 in most of the U.S., and it follows the rule set by the Energy Policy Act of 2005: DST begins on the second Sunday in March each year.

What changes on that day?

  • At 2:00 a.m., clocks jump to 3:00 a.m. (you “lose” one hour of sleep).
  • Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour later than the day before.
  • Evening daylight is extended, which is why it’s called “spring forward” — more light in the later part of the day.

Which areas follow this?

Most of the U.S. observes this change, including states like California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

A few places do not observe DST and do not spring forward, such as:

  • Arizona (except the Navajo Nation)
  • Hawaii
  • U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

When do we “fall back” in 2026?

Later in the year, we “fall back” on Sunday, November 1, 2026 , at 2:00 a.m..

At that time, clocks move back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., giving an extra hour of sleep and ending Daylight Saving Time for 2026.

Quick Scoop
🗓️ Spring forward 2026: Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
⏰ Clocks jump from 2:00 a.m. → 3:00 a.m.
🌞 Daylight Saving Time begins; evenings get brighter later. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.