Here’s When We ‘Spring Forward’ and Lose An Hour of Sleep in 2026

We are officially at that point in the year when the sun is starting to hang around just a little longer, and that can only mean one thing. Daylight Saving Time is almost here.

If you're already tired just thinking about it, you are not alone.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2026

In 2026, Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8. That means before you go to bed on Saturday night, you will need to set your clocks forward one hour.

Yes. We lose an hour of sleep.

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The time change happens at 2 am, when clocks jump forward to 3 am. Most smartphones update automatically, but if you still have a microwave, oven, or car clock that requires manual adjustment, you will want to double-check it.

When Do We Fall Back

Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks move back one hour, and we get that extra hour of sleep.

Until then, we get longer evenings, later sunsets, and that first real hint that spring is not too far away.

Why It Always Feels So Brutal

Even though it's only one hour, that lost sleep can throw off your body's clock. Experts often recommend going to bed a little earlier in the days leading up to the time change to help ease the adjustment.

The good news is that longer daylight hours can boost mood and energy, especially after a long Midwest winter.

So mark your calendar for March 8, set your clocks ahead, and maybe plan on an extra cup of coffee that Sunday morning.