Daylight Saving Time 2027: When Do the Clocks Change?
Next US change: Sunday, March 14, 2027Spring forward
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Sun, Mar 14, 20272:00 AM→3:00 AMlocal time in each US time zone · clocks go forward one hourYou lose an hour of sleep that night
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In the United States, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM local time. It ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
Daylight Saving Time Dates in the US
| Year | Starts (spring forward) | Ends (fall back) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8 | Sunday, November 1 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14 | Sunday, November 7 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12 | Sunday, November 5 |
US rule: starts the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November, at 2:00 AM local time.
When Do the Clocks Change Around the World?
Countries that use daylight saving time change on different dates. In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed, so clocks go back in April and forward in September or October.
| Place | Next change | Clocks (local time) | In your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States and Canada | Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Forward: 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Sun, Mar 14, 3:00 AM ET |
| UK and Ireland | Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Forward: 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Sat, Mar 27, 9:00 PM ET |
| European Union | Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Forward: 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Sat, Mar 27, 9:00 PM ET |
| Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Back: 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Sat, Apr 3, 12:00 PM ET |
| New Zealand | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Back: 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Sat, Apr 3, 10:00 AM ET |
| Chile | Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Back: 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Sat, Apr 3, 11:00 PM ET |
Places That Do Not Use Daylight Saving Time
- In the US: Hawaii, most of Arizona (the Navajo Nation does change), Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands.
- In Canada: most of Saskatchewan, and parts of British Columbia and Quebec.
- Elsewhere: most of Mexico (since 2022), Japan, China, India, South Korea, Brazil and most countries near the equator.
Daylight Saving Time FAQ
When does daylight saving time start in 2027?
Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 AM local time. Clocks go forward to 3:00 AM.
Do the clocks go forward or back?
Spring forward, fall back: clocks go forward one hour in March and back one hour in November in the US.
What time do the clocks change?
At 2:00 AM local time in each US time zone, so the change happens an hour later in each zone from east to west.
Do I need to change my phone?
No. Phones, computers and most connected devices change automatically. Older clocks, ovens and car clocks need to be changed by hand.
When do the clocks change in the UK?
The UK changes on the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October, at 1:00 AM GMT.