Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, when clocks across most of the United States “spring forward” one hour at 2 a.m. local time. The twice-a-year clock change has long sparked debate: Should the U.S. keep switching between standard time and daylight saving time or pick one to be year-round? This year, one part of … Read more
March 4, 2026, 4:28 a.m. ET The annual ritual is nearly here. The start of daylight saving time, the time period in which many Americans set their clocks ahead by an hour, is fast approaching. The seasonal time change when we “spring forward” will occur on Sunday, March 8, more than a full week before the official start … Read more
Feb. 26, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ET Later sunsets and longer days are signs that spring is near and daylight saving starts soon. Here’s when to set the clocks forward for the time change and daylight saving time start and end. Many countries around the world and most of the United States still observe the practice … Read more
Winter may still be lingering but it’s almost time to set those clocks forward one hour, marking the beginning of daylight saving time (DST) for 2026. Daylight saving time will begin this year on March 8, at 2 a.m. local time as the clock springs forward to 3 a.m. local time. While we might lose … Read more
In the wee hours of Sunday morning, March 8, millions of clocks will automatically move ahead one hour as the United States, at least much of it, moves into daylight saving time for another year. If you’ve been following my musings over the years, you know that I am not a fan of the “changing … Read more