DST Starts
+1 hour
Mar 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00→UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends, when clocks move forward or backward, and whether a location observes DST.
Clock Changes This Year
Miami, United States
America/New_York
DST Ends
-1 hour
Nov 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00→UTC -05:00
Clock Changes in 2026
Detailed daylight saving time transitions for Miami, United States.
Spring Forward
Sunday, March 8, 2026
At the clock change, local time changes 1:59 AM.
Clock Change
+1 hour
Before
UTC -05:00
After
UTC -04:00
Fall Back
Sunday, November 1, 2026
At the clock change, local time changes 1:59 AM.
Clock Change
-1 hour
Before
UTC -04:00
After
UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST dates can change from year to year. All times shown are local for Miami, United States.
| Year | DST Start | DST End |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Nov 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Nov 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Nov 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026Current | Mar 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Nov 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Nov 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Mar 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Nov 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Mar 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Nov 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
What Is Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time is a system in which clocks are moved forward during part of the year and later moved back to standard time. The exact dates and rules depend on the location.
Spring Forward and Fall Back
When daylight saving time begins, clocks normally move forward, making the local day shorter. When daylight saving time ends, clocks move backward and a period of local time is repeated.
Does Every Location Use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Daylight saving time rules vary by country and region. Some locations change their clocks seasonally, while others keep the same UTC offset throughout the year.
How Daylight Saving Time Works
Daylight saving time changes local clock time during part of the year. Locations that observe DST normally move their clocks forward when daylight saving time begins and move them backward when standard time returns.
Spring Forward
DST Begins
When daylight saving time starts, clocks typically move forward. A one-hour transition can cause a range of local clock times to be skipped.
Fall Back
Standard Time Returns
When daylight saving time ends, clocks typically move backward. During a one-hour transition, a range of local clock times can occur twice.
Daylight Saving Time vs Standard Time
Standard time is the regular time associated with a location's standard UTC offset. During daylight saving time, some locations temporarily use a different UTC offset.
| Example | Standard Time | Daylight Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST · UTC -05:00 | EDT · UTC -04:00 |
| Central Time | CST · UTC -06:00 | CDT · UTC -05:00 |
These are common North American examples. DST rules and UTC offsets vary by location.
Locations Without Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time is not used everywhere. Many locations keep the same UTC offset throughout the year, while others have changed their DST policies over time.
For example, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. Many countries near the equator also keep the same clock time throughout the year.
Use the location search above to check whether a particular city or time zone has clock changes in the selected year.
Daylight Saving Time FAQ
What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time, or DST, is a system that changes local clock time during part of the year. In locations that observe DST, clocks typically move forward when daylight saving time begins and move backward when standard time returns.
When does daylight saving time start?
The start date depends on the country and location. Different regions use different daylight saving time rules, and some locations do not observe DST at all.
When does daylight saving time end?
The end date depends on local time zone rules. When daylight saving time ends, clocks usually move backward and the location returns to standard time.
What does spring forward mean?
Spring forward refers to moving clocks ahead when daylight saving time begins. In many locations that observe DST, clocks move forward by one hour.
What does fall back mean?
Fall back refers to moving clocks backward when daylight saving time ends and standard time resumes.
Does every country use daylight saving time?
No. Many countries and regions do not change their clocks. Daylight saving time rules vary by location and can also change over time.
Does Arizona observe daylight saving time?
Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time. However, DST rules can vary within a region, so the specific location and time zone should be checked.
Does Hawaii observe daylight saving time?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time and remains on Hawaii Standard Time throughout the year.
Is daylight saving time the same every year?
Not necessarily. The rules used by a location may define transitions by weekday rather than a fixed calendar date, so the actual dates can differ from year to year. Governments can also change time zone and daylight saving rules.