Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2026 brings clock changes across many countries worldwide. In Europe, clocks spring forward on the last Sunday in March (March 29, 2026) and fall back on the last Sunday in October (October 25, 2026).

Europe: DST Rules 2026

The EU and most European countries continue to observe DST. Clocks move forward from 2:00 AM CET to 3:00 AM CEST. Despite ongoing discussions since 2019, the abolition of clock changes has not been implemented by 2026.

Start: March 29, 2026, 02:00 → 03:00
End: October 25, 2026, 03:00 → 02:00
Affected zones: CET → CEST (UTC+1 → UTC+2)

North America: DST 2026

In the US and Canada, DST begins on the second Sunday in March (March 8, 2026) and ends on the first Sunday in November (November 1, 2026). Arizona and Hawaii do not observe DST.

Countries Without DST

Many countries don't use DST: Japan, China, India, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and most African nations. Russia abolished DST in 2014, Turkey in 2016, and Brazil in 2019.

Tips for Clock Changes

Use the WorldTime.Quest time zone converter to automatically calculate time differences including DST
Plan international meetings with the Meeting Planner, which handles DST automatically
All times on WorldTime.Quest are based on the IANA database and account for DST