Time Guide

Daylight Saving Time Explained

Everything you need to know about DST — when clocks change, which countries participate, and how it affects global scheduling.

🌱 Spring Forward
Clocks go FORWARD 1 hour
🇺🇸 USA: Mar 8, 2026
🇬🇧 UK: Mar 29, 2026
🇪🇺 EU: Mar 29, 2026
At 2:00 AM → clocks jump to 3:00 AM
🍂 Fall Back
Clocks go BACK 1 hour
🇺🇸 USA: Nov 1, 2026
🇬🇧 UK: Oct 25, 2026
🇪🇺 EU: Oct 25, 2026
At 2:00 AM → clocks go back to 1:00 AM

DST by Country — 2026

CountryDST?Spring ForwardFall Back
🇺🇸 United States✅ YesMar 8, 2026Nov 1, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom✅ YesMar 29, 2026Oct 25, 2026
🇪🇺 European Union✅ YesMar 29, 2026Oct 25, 2026
🇨🇦 Canada✅ YesMar 8, 2026Nov 1, 2026
🇦🇺 Australia✅ YesOct 4, 2026Apr 5, 2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand✅ YesSep 27, 2026Apr 5, 2026
🇮🇳 India❌ No——
🇨🇳 China❌ No——
🇯🇵 Japan❌ No——
🇸🇬 Singapore❌ No——
🇦🇪 UAE❌ No——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia❌ No——
🇧🇷 Brazil❌ No——
🇷🇺 Russia❌ No——
What is Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by 1 hour during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer. Clocks go forward in spring ("spring forward") and back in autumn ("fall back").
Why do clocks change? ▾
DST was originally introduced to make better use of daylight during longer summer days, reducing energy consumption. The practice is controversial — many countries and regions have abolished it.
Which US states don't observe DST? ▾
Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time. They stay on standard time year-round.
Does India observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No — India does not observe DST. India Standard Time (IST) stays at UTC+5:30 year-round. This means the time difference between India and the US changes by 1 hour when the US switches between EST and EDT.
When did the EU stop DST? ▾
The EU voted to abolish DST in 2019, but implementation has been delayed due to disagreements between member states about which permanent time to adopt. As of 2026, most EU countries still change clocks twice a year.
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