Daylight Saving Time Transitions in United States (2026)
Daylight saving time transition dates for all time zones in United States.
Clocks spring forward on Mar 8, 2026 and fall back on Nov 1, 2026.
Overview
- Country
- United States
- Offset Range
- UTC-9 to UTC-4
- Total Time Zones
- 12
Alaska Time
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | AKDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | AKST |
America/Boise
| 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 |
Central Time
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | CDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | CST |
Mountain Time
| 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/Detroit
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
| 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 |
America/Juneau
| Date | Direction | Clock Change | New Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Spring Forward | 2 AM → 3 AM | AKDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fall Back | 2 AM → 1 AM | AKST |
America/Kentucky/Louisville
| 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 |
Pacific Time
| 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 |
Eastern Time
| 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 |
Timezones without DST
- America/Phoenix
- Hawaii Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does United States observe daylight saving time in 2026?
- Yes, United States observes daylight saving time in 2026. 10 of 12 time zones participate in DST.
- When do clocks change in United States in 2026?
- Clocks spring forward on Mar 8, 2026 and fall back on Nov 1, 2026.
- How many time zones does United States have?
- United States has 12 time zones.