Daylight saving time in Canada
When the clocks change in Canada, at what local time, which places keep their clocks, and the dates for the next 12 months.
Clocks in Canada go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 14 March 2027. Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon keep their clocks the same.
Time zone
| Time zone | Next change | UTC offset after |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto and Montréal | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−5 |
| Vancouver and Surrey | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−8 |
| Calgary and Edmonton | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−7 |
| Halifax and Moncton | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−4 |
| Winnipeg and Brandon | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−6 |
| Saskatoon and Regina | No change | – |
| St. John's and Mount Pearl | Sunday 1 November 2026, 2:00 am | UTC−3:30 |
| Whitehorse and Fort St. John | No change | – |
Upcoming clock changes
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1 November 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour, 2:00 am |
| Sunday 14 March 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour, 2:00 am |
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Questions
When do the clocks change in Canada?
Clocks in Canada go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 14 March 2027. Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon keep their clocks the same.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026