Daylight Saving Time in spring, commonly known as 'Spring Forward,' is the practice of setting clocks ahead by one hour, typically on the second Sunday in March in the United States and Canada, and the last Sunday in March in most of Europe. The change means losing one hour of sleep but gaining an extra hour of evening daylight, as sunset is pushed later into the day. The concept was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 and was formally adopted during World War I as a way to conserve energy. The transition to Daylight Saving Time affects daily routines in noticeable ways. The most immediate impact is the loss of an hour, which can disrupt sleep patterns and circadian rhythms for several days. Studies have shown temporary increases in traffic accidents and workplace injuries in the days following the change. On the positive side, the extra hour of evening light encourages outdoor activity, supports retail businesses, and reduces the need for artificial lighting during peak evening hours. Daylight Saving Time is not observed everywhere — Arizona, Hawaii, and most US territories do not participate, nor do many countries near the equator where daylight hours vary little throughout the year. The practice has sparked ongoing debate, with some advocating for permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time to eliminate the biannual clock changes. Regardless of the controversy, the spring clock change remains a familiar seasonal milestone that signals the approach of warmer, brighter days.
Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) 2027 falls on Sunday, 14 March 2027. Daylight Saving Time in spring, commonly known as 'Spring Forward,' is the practice of setting clocks ahead by one hour, typically on the second Sunday in March in the United States and Canada, and the last Sunday in March in most of Europe.
There are 122 days (17 weeks, or about 4 months 2 days) until Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward). That is approximately 2,917 hours or 175,023 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 17 weeks until Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) on Sunday, 14 March 2027. That falls in week 11 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.