Daylight saving time 2026 and 2027
The dates the clocks change around the world. Pick a country for exact times, the rules and exceptions.
2026
| Where | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Sun, March 8 | Sun, November 1 |
| Canada | Sun, March 8 | Sun, November 1 |
| United Kingdom | Sun, March 29 | Sun, October 25 |
| Europe | Sun, March 29 | Sun, October 25 |
| Australia | Sun, October 4 | Sun, April 5 |
| New Zealand | Sun, September 27 | Sun, April 5 |
| Mexico | No change | No change |
| Brazil | No change | No change |
| Chile | Sat, September 5 | Sat, April 4 |
| Israel | Fri, March 27 | Sun, October 25 |
| Egypt | Thu, April 23 | Thu, October 29 |
2027
| Where | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Sun, March 14 | Sun, November 7 |
| Canada | Sun, March 14 | Sun, November 7 |
| United Kingdom | Sun, March 28 | Sun, October 31 |
| Europe | Sun, March 28 | Sun, October 31 |
| Australia | Sun, October 3 | Sun, April 4 |
| New Zealand | Sun, September 26 | Sun, April 4 |
| Mexico | No change | No change |
| Brazil | No change | No change |
| Chile | Sat, September 4 | Sat, April 3 |
| Israel | Fri, March 26 | Sun, October 31 |
| Egypt | Thu, April 29 | Thu, October 28 |
Common questions
When does daylight saving time end in 2026?
In the US and Canada, clocks go back one hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026. In the UK and the European Union, they go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
When does daylight saving time start in 2027?
In the US and Canada, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 14, 2027. In the UK and the EU, they go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Is it "spring forward, fall back"?
Yes. In spring clocks move forward an hour, so you lose an hour of sleep; in autumn they move back an hour, so you gain one.
Which countries don't use daylight saving time?
Most of the world doesn't. Among them: Japan, China, India, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Iceland, Pakistan, Vietnam, Paraguay, Queensland (Australia).
Countries without daylight saving time
Japan, China, India, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Iceland, Pakistan, Vietnam, Paraguay, Queensland (Australia) keep the same clock all year.