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.