2026 Daylight Saving Time Begins: Clocks Set Forward One Hour (West Coast / Los Angeles)NEW

Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 8, 2026  (West Coast / Los Angeles)

Date
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Time
2:00 am local time (set clocks forward one hour)

Details: Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 am local time, when clocks are set forward one hour. This shift, often called "springing forward," means losing one hour of sleep but gaining more daylight in the evening, which many people enjoy as days grow longer.

Tip: Set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night to stay on schedule.

Background: DST was first introduced in the United States in 1918 during World War I to help conserve energy. While often linked to Benjamin Franklin, his idea focused more on adjusting daily habits to save candles, not resetting clocks. Farmers historically opposed DST because it disrupted work routines tied to sunlight. Although DST is now widely observed, it was not standardized nationwide until decades later.

Link: Check official time updates for Los Angeles (Pacific Time)