About Daylight Saving Begins (US)
US daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday of March, when clocks "spring forward" from 2 AM to 3 AM — losing an hour of sleep but gaining evening light. The countdown above tracks the next change (March 14, 2027).
About 70 countries shift their clocks, though dates differ — Europe changes on the last Sunday of March — and the practice is permanently debated: the US Senate has voted on permanent daylight time, sleep scientists prefer permanent standard time, and several states have opted out entirely (Arizona and Hawaii never change).
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027next |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, March 10, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, March 9, 2031 |
FAQ
When do clocks spring forward in 2027?
Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2 AM local time in the US — clocks jump to 3 AM.
Do I lose or gain an hour?
You lose an hour of sleep in March (spring forward) and gain it back in November (fall back).
Which US states skip daylight saving?
Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time year-round.