Global DST Tracking
Track daylight saving status, next clock changes, and affected regions worldwide.
Your DST Snapshot
Detected from your device timezone with live updates every second.
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Global Next Change
The nearest DST transition across monitored cities.
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Tracking next DST switch globally.
DST Date Checker
Check if a specific city observes Daylight Saving Time on any calendar date.
Select a city and date above to calculate DST status and UTC offset.
Interactive World Map
Hover cities to see DST status and the next change.
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Upcoming DST Changes
Next global transitions with date, region, and offset changes.
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DST Statistics Summary
Snapshot across monitored countries and regions.
Countries using DST
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Countries not using DST
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Abandoned or off-season
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Daylight Saving Time FAQ: 2026 Clocks, Rules & Transitions
What is Daylight Savings Time? (Horario de Verano / Summer Time)
Daylight Saving Time (DST), commonly referred to as daylight savings, daylight savings time, or day light saving, is the seasonal practice of setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in autumn. The primary purpose is to make better use of natural daylight during summer evenings. In Spanish-speaking regions, it is known as horario de verano, while European nations frequently refer to it as summer time.
When is the Daylight Savings 2026 Time Change?
For most of North America (including the United States and Canada), the time change 2026 begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks spring forward one hour, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. In the United Kingdom and Europe, the summer time change begins on Sunday, March 29, 2026, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026. If you are asking "when is the time change" or "when does the time change 2026" in your area, you can use our live lookup tools above to find the exact countdown dates for any city.
When do the Clocks Go Back? (Daylight Savings Start and End)
Clocks "spring forward" (start DST) in March and "fall back" (end DST) in October or November. The answer to "when do the clocks go back" is Sunday, October 25, 2026, for Europe and the UK, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, for the United States. During these autumn transitions, local clocks repeat the 1:00 AM hour twice, resulting in a 25-hour transition day.
Will we get Permanent Daylight Saving Time? (Winter Sunsets debate)
The legislative debate surrounding permanent daylight saving time focuses on eliminating the bi-annual time changes. Under a permanent DST model, communities would enjoy later winter sunsets and more evening daylight. However, the trade-off is later winter sunrises (often past 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM in northern states), leaving children and commuters traveling in complete morning darkness. While bills like the Sunshine Protection Act have been introduced to make DST permanent, no nationwide transitions have been finalized for 2026.