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Clock Changes in Canada 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in Canada? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 1 November 2026.
Did the clocks change in Canada?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 02:00.
Local time now: (EDT · UTC−4). Canada →
Next clock change ⏪
Sunday 1 November 2026 · 02:00 → 01:00 · EDT → EST
Last change: Sunday 8 March 2026 (+1 hour).
Clock change dates in Canada
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun 8 Mar 2026, 02:00 | Sun 1 Nov 2026, 02:00 |
| 2027 | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 02:00 | Sun 7 Nov 2027, 02:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 12 Mar 2028, 02:00 | Sun 5 Nov 2028, 02:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 11 Mar 2029, 02:00 | Sun 4 Nov 2029, 02:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 10 Mar 2030, 02:00 | Sun 3 Nov 2030, 02:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 9 Mar 2031, 02:00 | Sun 2 Nov 2031, 02:00 |
Regions with different rules
- Atikokan, Blanc-Sablon, Creston, Dawson, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson … – no clock changes
- Cambridge Bay, Edmonton, Glace Bay, Goose Bay, Halifax, Inuvik … – changes clocks: 1 Nov 2026 (−1 hour)
Most of Canada changes its clocks on the same dates as the United States. Most of Saskatchewan and some communities in British Columbia, Quebec and Nunavut do not change their clocks.
Clock changes in other countries
St Pierre and Miquelon
Cuba
Greenland
Bermuda
the Turks and Caicos Islands
the Bahamas
Haiti
Mexico
the USFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in Canada in 2026?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 02:00.
When do the clocks go forward in Canada in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 14 March 2027 at 02:00.
Does Canada change its clocks?
Yes. Canada moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.