It’s almost time to set the clocks forward for the “spring forward” in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks advance one hour at 2 a.m.
You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening, with later sunsets and earlier sunrises.
On March 8, the sun will rise at 7:30 a.m. and set at 7:06 p.m. in New York.
Daylight Saving Time will end on November 1, 2026.
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the annual clock change that advances them by one hour to add more daylight in the evening during the warmer months in the United States.
The idea dates back to 1918, and the return to standard time restores more daylight in the morning.
DST is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) tracking the official rules and timekeeping.
Not everyone participates
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands do not observe DST. Most of Arizona also opts not to adopt it, except the Navajo Nation.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established consistent national transition dates for areas that observe DST and gave states the authority to decide whether to adopt it. Subsequent amendments in 1986 and 2007 extended the DST period.