About Daylight Saving Time Countdown Tool

Get ready for longer evenings! Our real-time timer tracks every moment until Daylight Saving Time starts. As of today, there are left until clocks spring forward on March 8, 2026. Use our live countdown and calculator below to prepare!

Live Countdown to Daylight Saving Time Start

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Explore more with our Time Zone Converter or Days Between Dates tool!

What is Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour in the spring to maximize evening daylight. It’s a way to make better use of natural daylight during warmer months.

Significance of Daylight Saving Time

Provides more evening daylight for outdoor activities and energy savings.
Affects daily routines, from sleep schedules to commuting times.
Observed in about 70 countries, including most of the U.S. (except Hawaii and Arizona).

Origin of Daylight Saving Time

Proposed in the 1890s by George Hudson, DST was first adopted by Germany in 1916 to save energy during World War I. The U.S. followed in 1918 and standardized it with the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Since 2007, DST starts on the second Sunday in March.

How to Use the DST Countdown

Pre-set to the next DST start—begin counting instantly.
View live countdown. Try our Deadline Calculator.
Refreshes automatically with your local time. Compare with our Time Zone Converter.

Key Features

Live timer updates targeting the next DST start, adjusted to your timezone.
Accurate, real-time countdown. Check out our Days Between Dates tool.
Free and easy to use. Explore our How Many Days Until calculator.

Calculate Days Until DST Start

Want to calculate days from a specific date? Enter a date to find out how many days until DST starts in 2026 (default: today):

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Daylight Saving Time Schedule (2026–2040)

Plan ahead with the schedule of DST start dates for the next 15 years (second Sunday of March, based on U.S. rules):

Year	DST Start Date	Day of Week

Tips for Preparing for Daylight Saving Time

Get ready for the time change with these tips:

Check Smoke Detectors: Replace batteries when clocks spring forward.
Adjust Ceiling Fans: Switch to counterclockwise for a cooling breeze.
Enjoy Evening Sunlight: Take advantage of longer evenings for outdoor activities.

Need more planning tools? Use our How Many Days Until Calculator for other events!

How to Calculate Days Manually

No calculator? Here's how to count days to DST start in 2026 by hand:

Method 1: Simple Subtraction

If today is in March 2026:

Subtract today’s date from March 8.
Example: On March 1, 2026, 8 - 1 = 7 days.

If today is before March 2026:

Add remaining days in the current month, days in the months until February, plus March 8.
Example: On June 26, 2025, calculate days to DST 2026.

Tip: Use this table for days in each month or try our Days Between Dates Calculator:

Month	Days
June 2025	30
July 2025	31
August 2025	31
September 2025	30
October 2025	31
November 2025	30
December 2025	31
January 2026	31
February 2026	28
March 2026	31

Method 2: Use Google Sheets or Excel

Enter this formula in a cell to get days from today:

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Or, from a specific date (e.g., in cell A1):

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Work Days Until DST Start

Planning a project before the time change? Estimate workdays (excluding weekends and holidays):

Roughly 5 workdays per week.
Subtract holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Labor Day).
Example: workdays, assuming two holidays.

Need precision? Use our Business Day Calculator.

Why Observe Daylight Saving Time?

DST helps maximize evening daylight in spring and summer, potentially saving energy and boosting outdoor activities. Use our countdown to stay prepared!

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