Daylight Saving Time Transitions in Canada (2026)
Daylight saving time transition dates for all time zones in Canada.
Clocks spring forward on Mar 8, 2026 and fall back on Nov 1, 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Canada
- Offset Range
- UTC-8 to UTC-2:30
- Total Time Zones
- 12
America/Edmonton
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | MDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | MST |
America/Glace_Bay
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | ADT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | AST |
Atlantic Time
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | ADT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | AST |
America/Moncton
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | ADT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | AST |
Newfoundland Time
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | NDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | NST |
America/Toronto
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | EDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | EST |
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Quebec
- London
- Brampton
- Windsor
- Kitchener
- Kingston
- Thunder Bay
- Greater Sudbury
- Oshawa
- Hamilton
- Mississauga
- Guelph
- Trois-Rivieres
- Saguenay
- Barrie
- Sherbrooke
- St. Catharines
- Oakville
- Niagara Falls
- Brantford
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Waterloo
- Peterborough
- Sarnia
- Belleville
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Cornwall
- Laval
- Rimouski
- North Bay
- Timmins
- Gatineau
- Drummondville
- Shawinigan
- Brockville
- Markham
- Sept-Iles
- St. Thomas
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Vaughan
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Baie-Comeau
- Owen Sound
- Longueuil
- Riviere-du-Loup
- Val-d'Or
- Joliette
- Alma
- Cobourg
- Burlington
- Grimsby
- Amos
- Richmond Hill
- Petawawa
- Levis
- Cambridge
America/Vancouver
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | PDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | PST |
America/Winnipeg
Timezones without DST
- America/Dawson_Creek
- America/Regina
- America/Swift_Current
- America/Whitehorse
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Canada observe daylight saving time in 2026?
- Yes, Canada observes daylight saving time in 2026. 8 of 12 time zones participate in DST.
- When do clocks change in Canada in 2026?
- Clocks spring forward on Mar 8, 2026 and fall back on Nov 1, 2026.
- How many time zones does Canada have?
- Canada has 12 time zones.