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Daylight Saving Time in Canada (2026–2027)

Canada observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March 2026 and back on 1 November 2026, except CST, MST, MST, MST, MST, EST, AST, MST, CST, which never change.

EST schedule

Used in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

PDT schedule

Used in Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7). Rule: the second Sunday in March.

MDT schedule

Used in Calgary, Edmonton.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6). Rule: the second Sunday in March.

CDT schedule

Used in Winnipeg.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5). Rule: the second Sunday in March.

AST schedule

Used in Halifax.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

NST schedule

Used in St. John's.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NST (UTC−3:30) to NDT (UTC−2:30). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NDT (UTC−2:30) to NST (UTC−3:30). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NST (UTC−3:30) to NDT (UTC−2:30). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NDT (UTC−2:30) to NST (UTC−3:30). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

CST schedule

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

MST schedule

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

Areas of Canada that never change their clocks

  • CST (America/Regina) — Saskatoon, Regina
  • MST (America/Whitehorse)
  • MST (America/Dawson_Creek)
  • MST (America/Fort_Nelson)
  • MST (America/Phoenix)
  • EST (America/Panama)
  • AST (America/Puerto_Rico)
  • MST (America/Dawson)
  • CST (America/Swift_Current)

Daylight saving time in Canada: FAQ

When do the clocks go forward in Canada?

On 8 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). The rule is the second Sunday in March.

When do the clocks go back in Canada?

On 1 November 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). The rule is the first Sunday in November.

Does the whole of Canada observe daylight saving time?

No. Saskatoon, Regina (CST) and America/Whitehorse (MST) and America/Dawson_Creek (MST) and America/Fort_Nelson (MST) and America/Phoenix (MST) and America/Panama (EST) and America/Puerto_Rico (AST) and America/Dawson (MST) and America/Swift_Current (CST) stay on the same offset all year.

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.