When do clocks change in 2026? Complete DST schedule for US, Europe, UK, and Australia. Know when to spring forward and fall back.
Clocks move forward 1 hour. You lose 1 hour of sleep.
Clocks move back 1 hour. You gain 1 hour of sleep.
These countries stay on standard time year-round, making time zone calculations simpler.
The US and Europe change clocks on different dates. For 2-3 weeks in March and October/November, your regular meeting times shift by 1 hour. Plan ahead!
Since Australia's seasons are opposite, their DST happens during US winter. The offset can change by 2 hours over the year.
India doesn't observe DST, so the UK-India offset changes twice a year. 5.5 hours in winter, 4.5 hours in summer.
In the United States, Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins on March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Clocks "spring forward" one hour. In Europe, DST starts on March 29, 2026.
In the United States, Daylight Saving Time 2026 ends on November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Clocks "fall back" one hour. In Europe, DST ends on October 25, 2026.
Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time. These states remain on standard time year-round.
DST was originally implemented to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer, reducing the need for artificial lighting. While its energy-saving benefits are debated today, it remains in use in about 70 countries worldwide.
Several countries and US states have proposed eliminating DST. The US Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022 to make DST permanent, but it hasn't become law yet. The EU has also debated abolishing clock changes but hasn't reached a final decision.
Our visual world clock automatically handles DST, so you always see the correct time.