Clock change in the United States
Clock changes in the United States in 2026 and 2027: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward one hour), Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back one hour), Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward one hour), and Sunday, November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back one hour).
| Date | Time | Change | Afterwards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | clocks go forward one hour | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | clocks go back one hour | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | clocks go forward one hour | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | clocks go back one hour | UTC−5 |
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | March 8 and November 1 | March 14 and November 7 |
| Central Time | March 8 and November 1 | March 14 and November 7 |
| Mountain Time | March 8 and November 1 | March 14 and November 7 |
| Pacific Time | March 8 and November 1 | March 14 and November 7 |
| Anchorage Time | March 8 and November 1 | March 14 and November 7 |
| Honolulu Time | no change | no change |
Dates computed with the IANA time zone database (version 2025b).
Frequently asked questions
Does my phone change time by itself?
Yes, if it sets the time automatically: it follows the same time zone database. An alarm set for 7:00 rings at 7:00, new time. Only watches and clocks without automatic setting need changing by hand.
Where do these dates come from?
From the IANA time zone database, updated whenever a country changes its rules and used by phones, computers and browsers. No date is typed in by hand.