When Does Daylight Saving Time Start? Countdown
There are 195 days until US spring-forward on Sunday, March 14, 2027. US daylight saving time starts the second Sunday in March at 2:00 a.m. The next start is Sunday, 14 March 2027. The timer uses that 2:00 a.m. in the timezone you pick.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12 |
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| Year | Second Sunday in March | Local 2:00 a.m. |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun Mar 14 | Spring forward |
| 2028 | Sun Mar 12 | After that |
Spring-forward countdown
Clocks jump from 2:00 to 3:00. That night is one hour shorter. Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not spring forward.
Fall-back is the first Sunday in November on a separate page.
When does daylight saving time start in the US
EU rules differ. This page is the US federal schedule. “when does dst start” is this same US spring-forward morning.
Why this countdown exists
Spring-forward is a distinct search from fall-back. This timer is locked to the second Sunday in March at 2:00 a.m.
Quick answers
When do we spring forward in 2027?
Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 a.m. local time in DST states.
Is spring-forward a holiday?
No. It is a clock rule.
What about Arizona on this DST start page?
Most of Arizona does not change. Pick America/Phoenix and the civil date still displays.