Daylight Saving Time Changes
130 time zones change their clocks in 2026. Here is exactly when — and which way.
Upcoming clock changes
| Date | Time zone | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Africa/Cairo | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Miquelon | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-02:00 → UTC-03:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Glace Bay | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Goose Bay | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Halifax | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Havana | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Moncton | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/St Johns | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Thule | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Atlantic/Bermuda | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Detroit | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Grand Turk | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Marengo | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Petersburg | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Vevay | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Vincennes | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Winamac | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indianapolis | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Iqaluit | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Kentucky/Monticello | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Louisville | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Nassau | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/New York | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Port-au-Prince | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Toronto | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Chicago | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Knox | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Indiana/Tell City | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Matamoros | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Menominee | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/North Dakota/Beulah | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/North Dakota/Center | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/North Dakota/New Salem | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Ojinaga | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Rankin Inlet | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Resolute | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Winnipeg | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Boise | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Cambridge Bay | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | America/Ciudad Juarez | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00 |
Time zones by region
America (54)
Antarctica (3)
Arctic (1)
Australia (6)
Europe (47)
How daylight saving works
Daylight saving time (DST) shifts clocks forward in spring so that evenings stay light for longer, then back in autumn. The change happens on a Sunday in the early hours for most countries, so it has the least impact on daily life. Not every country takes part: most of Asia and Africa never change their clocks. See also the time zone list, the time zone converter and the IANA time zone database.
Frequently asked questions
When do the clocks change?
In most of Europe clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October. In the United States and Canada they go forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November. Southern Hemisphere countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Chile switch in the opposite half of the year.
Which way do the clocks go in spring and autumn?
Clocks go forward by one hour in spring (losing an hour of sleep) and back by one hour in autumn (gaining an hour). The memory aid is 'spring forward, fall back'.
Do all countries use daylight saving time?
No. Most of Asia, Africa and South America do not change their clocks at all. Around 70 countries observe daylight saving, mostly in Europe and North America.
Year-by-year clock change calendars
Planning ahead? Every date on this page is computed live from the IANA database, and we publish the whole year in one place: Daylight Saving Time 2026, plus 2027 and 2028 — every country, every switch-over time, in a single table.