When is Daylight Saving Time starts?
In the United States, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 a.m. local time, when clocks spring forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. You lose an hour of sleep that night, but evenings stay light longer.
Daylight Saving Time Starts is on the second Sunday of March. The next one is Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Daylight Saving Time Starts dates for the next few years
| Year | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | March 14 |
| 2028 | Sunday | March 12 |
| 2029 | Sunday | March 11 |
| 2030 | Sunday | March 10 |
| 2031 | Sunday | March 9 |
| 2032 | Sunday | March 14 |
How the countdown works
The countdown runs on your device's clock, so it is correct in your own time zone and updates every second. It counts to midnight at the start of Daylight Saving Time starts. Once the day has passed, it automatically switches to next year's date.
Frequently asked questions
When does Daylight Saving Time start in 2027?
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 a.m. local time.
How many weeks until Daylight Saving Time starts?
Divide the number of days by 7. The live box above shows the exact weeks and days left, along with the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) if you are counting working or school days.
Is Daylight Saving Time starts the same date every year?
No. Daylight Saving Time Starts is on the second Sunday of March.
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