About The start of DST
Daylight saving time starts in the US and Canada on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 a.m., when clocks spring forward one hour. You lose an hour of sleep that night, but evenings stay light for longer.
The start of DST is on the second Sunday of March. In 2027 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 10 of the year.
How long until The start of DST?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 161 days until The start of DST 2027. That works out to 23 weeks, or about 5 months and 10 days.
If you only count working days, there are 115 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 23 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 161 sleeps, and in hours that is about 3,864.
The start of DST dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 8, 2026 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 14, 2027 | Sunday | 161 days |
| 2028 | March 12, 2028 | Sunday | 525 days |
| 2029 | March 11, 2029 | Sunday | 889 days |
| 2030 | March 10, 2030 | Sunday | 1,253 days |
| 2031 | March 9, 2031 | Sunday | 1,617 days |
| 2032 | March 14, 2032 | Sunday | 1,988 days |
| 2033 | March 13, 2033 | Sunday | 2,352 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is The start of DST 2027?
The start of DST 2027 is on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
What day of the week is The start of DST 2027?
The start of DST 2027 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until The start of DST?
There are 161 days until The start of DST, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until The start of DST?
The start of DST is 23 weeks away, or 23.0 weeks.
How many weekends until The start of DST?
There are 23 weekends between now and The start of DST.
How many business days until The start of DST?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 115 business days until The start of DST. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is The start of DST on the same date every year?
No. The start of DST is on the second Sunday of March, so the date changes from year to year.
When is The start of DST 2028?
The start of DST 2028 is expected on Sunday, March 12, 2028, 525 days from today.