Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Canada

In 2026, Canada observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 8, 2026 to Sunday, November 1, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-08 and fall back on 2026-11-01.

DST 2026 schedule for Canada

Spring forward
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (EST, UTC-05:00) to 03:00 (EDT, UTC-04:00).
Fall back
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (EDT, UTC-04:00) to 01:00 (EST, UTC-05:00).

About time in Canada

Country
Canada
IANA time zone
America/Toronto
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Canada in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Canada

When does daylight saving time start in Canada in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Canada starts on 2026-03-08 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Canada in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Canada ends on 2026-11-01 at 01:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC-04:00 to UTC-05:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Canada?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Canada is "America/Toronto". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Canada have in 2026?+
Canada has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.