Clock changes in Canada in 2026

In 2026 clocks in Canada go forward 1 hour on Sunday 8 March at 02:00 (UTC-5 to UTC-4) and back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November at 02:00 (UTC-4 to UTC-5), in Toronto (Eastern time).

British Columbia's Pacific time areas, including Vancouver, stay on UTC-7 and do not turn the clocks back on 1 November 2026. Alberta stays on UTC-6 and does not turn the clocks back on 1 November 2026.

2026
ZoneLocal timeDirectionOffset
Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Montreal)8 Mar 2026 02:00 to 03:00ForwardUTC-5 to UTC-4
Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Montreal)1 Nov 2026 02:00 to 01:00BackUTC-4 to UTC-5
British Columbia (Vancouver)8 Mar 2026 02:00 to 03:00ForwardUTC-8 to UTC-7