Daylight Saving Time in Canada
Complete DST history, upcoming clock changes and timezone details for Canada.
📋 DST Transition History & Schedule
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📖 About DST in Canada
Daylight Saving Time in Canada
Canada observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are adjusted across 21 timezones. The next clock change is onSun, 01 Nov 2026, when clocks will gobackby 1 hour.
DST transitions shown above cover 2025–2028 and are calculated automatically using the IANA timezone database — no manual updates required. Times shown are in local time at the moment of the clock change.
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When clocks inCanadagoback 1 houronSun, 01 Nov 2026, your scheduled meetings shift. Enter a time to see the impact:
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Frequently Asked QuestionsDST — Canada
Canada does observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are adjusted across 21 timezones.
In 2026, clocks in Canada go back (fall back) on Sun, 01 Nov 2026 at 01:00 local time. The UTC offset changes from UTC-02:30 to UTC-03:30.
Clocks in Canada change by 1 hour during DST transitions. The next change is on Sun, 01 Nov 2026.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by 1 hour during summer months to extend evening daylight. Clocks 'spring forward' in spring and 'fall back' in autumn. Not all countries observe DST — Canada does.
The current UTC offset of Canada is UTC-05:00 (EST). This offset changes during DST transitions.