You change your clocks twice in 2026 for daylight saving time if you live in a region that observes it, with one change in March and one in November.

Quick Scoop

  • In much of the United States , clocks:
    • “Spring forward” on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. (set clocks to 3:00 a.m., lose one hour).
* “Fall back” on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. (set clocks to 1:00 a.m., gain one hour).
  • In most of central Europe (CET → CEST):
    • Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. (to 3:00 a.m.).
  • The exact rule depends on your country or region, and some places do not change clocks at all (for example, parts of the U.S. like Arizona, and various countries that stay on one time year‑round).

Simple rule of thumb

  • March change: move clocks forward one hour (less sleep, lighter evenings).
  • Autumn change (October/November): move clocks back one hour (more sleep, earlier sunset).

Quick example

If you’re in a typical U.S. city that observes daylight saving time:

  • When you go to bed on Saturday, March 7, 2026, set your clock from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. so it’s already “spring forward” for Sunday morning.
  • When you go to bed on Saturday, October 31, 2026, set your clock back from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. so you’re “fall back” ready for Sunday.

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