The time change known as daylight savings starts Sunday, March 8, 2026. Most Americans lose an hour of sleep when clocks "spring forward."

Daylight saving time 2026 began on Sunday, March 8, when clocks 'sprang forward.' Here's what to know about the time change and the history behind it.

Curious who skips the clock change? Only two U.S. states don’t observe daylight saving time, but others consider ditching it next. Learn which states and why.

Daylight saving time has arrived — and for those of us who hate losing sleep, the countdown to it ending has begun.

It’s time to spring forward – again. Daylight saving time, when most Americans set their clocks forward one hour, starts this weekend.

Daylight saving time or the annual “spring forward” practice in the U.S. and Canada began Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m. and ends on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 a.m. As clocks move forward by one hour,

Brighter days – at least days with more sunlight – are ahead. We’ll officially gain an extra hour of sunlight when we “spring forward” at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, as daylight saving time starts. As usual,

Nate Morris explored the implications of ending daylight saving time. The practice began during World War I to save fuel for the war effort.

California state Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced a bill in 2024 proposing the state shift to permanent standard time, claiming that “changing between standard time and daylight saving time is disruptive to health, safety, and education.” The bill died in February, but he has since introduced another, SB 1197, with the same goal.

Krispy Kreme is offering customers free doughnuts to fight the daylight saving time fatigue. On Monday, March 9, customers can get a free Original Glazed dozen when they purchase any dozen at participating locations nationwide. Krispy Kreme said the offer was "the perfect way to power through the sleepiest Monday of spring."