TL;DR: 2026 DST Dates
In the USA and Canada, DST 2026 starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. In Europe, DST starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
How to Prepare for DST 2026
- Mark your calendar: Note the different start/end dates if you work with international teams. The US and Europe do not change clocks on the same weekend.
- Update server dependencies: Ensure your application's tzdata (timezone database) is updated to the latest IANA release.
- Use dynamic tools: Don't rely on static math. Use our Privacy-First Timezone Converter which automatically calculates DST rules for every city globally.
2026 Global DST Schedule
| Region | DST Starts (Clocks Forward) | DST Ends (Clocks Back) |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | March 8, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| European Union & UK | March 29, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| Australia (AEST/AEDT) | October 4, 2026 | April 5, 2026 |