Daylight Saving Time 2026 in United States

In 2026, United States 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 United States

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 United States

Country
United States
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for United States in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in United States

When does daylight saving time start in United States in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in United States 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 United States in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in United States 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 United States?+
The IANA time zone identifier for United States is "America/New_York". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does United States have in 2026?+
United States has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.