Daylight Saving Time 2027 — what day?
Sunday, March 14, 2027 — US daylight saving time begins 2027 on Sunday, March 14, 2027 — clocks spring forward at 2:00 a.m. local time.
Daylight Saving Time 2027
Under current US federal rules (Energy Policy Act of 2005), daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of March. In 2027 that Sunday is Sunday, March 14, 2027. Clocks spring forward one hour — 2:00 a.m. becomes 3:00 a.m.
This when-is page tracks the spring-forward (start) date as the next upcoming DST change from “today.” Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii stay on standard time year-round; some US territories also do not observe DST.
The matching fall-back is the first Sunday of November at 2:00 a.m., when clocks return to standard time. Use our daylight-saving guide page for both ends of the season when you need a two-date checklist.
Evergreen page: we always show the next upcoming Daylight Saving Time. After 2027 passes, this URL rolls forward automatically.
How the date is calculated
Fresh Calendars models the US spring-forward with an nth-weekday rule: the second Sunday of March. For 2027 that is Sunday, March 14, 2027. The engine does not shift the instant by time zone — local 2:00 a.m. still applies wherever DST is observed.
The same holiday engine powers our US holidays list and US Holidays Marked monthly templates.
Why the clocks still move
Daylight saving time stretches evening daylight in warmer months. Congress has debated making DST or standard time permanent; until law changes, the March/November pattern remains the planning default for most states.
Practical impact is bigger than “lose an hour”: meeting links, medication schedules, observatories, and broadcast times all jump. Marking the Sunday on a March printable prevents Monday chaos.
Print this month
Open the March 2027 printable and choose the holidays-marked template so Daylight Saving Time is labeled in-cell when the engine includes it. Prefer a wall overview? Grab the 2027 yearly poster or plan ahead with 2028 yearly.
Need both spring-forward and fall-back dates on one checklist? See our daylight saving time guide.
Plan around Daylight Saving Time
- Write “spring forward” on Sunday, March 14, 2027 on the March 2027 calendar and set phone alarms the night before.
- Remote teams: announce the change in Slack/email Friday — not everyone notices until the Monday stand-up is empty.
- Parents: bedtime the Saturday night before is often harder; shift routines gradually mid-week if kids are sensitive.
- Also note the November fall-back on the yearly poster so both DST edges stay visible.
- Use the weekly planner pack for the days around Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Nearby 2027 holidays
FAQ
What date is Daylight Saving Time in 2027?
Daylight Saving Time 2027 falls on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
How is Daylight Saving Time calculated?
Fresh Calendars models the US spring-forward with an nth-weekday rule: the second Sunday of March. For 2027 that is Sunday, March 14, 2027. The engine does not shift the instant by time zone — local 2:00 a.m. still applies wherever DST is observed.
Which printable calendar should I use for Daylight Saving Time 2027?
Download the March 2027 printable and choose the US Holidays Marked template so Daylight Saving Time is labeled in-cell when the engine includes it.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. /when-is/daylight-savings/ is evergreen: after Daylight Saving Time 2027 passes, the page rolls to the next occurrence (same rolling logic as our monthly calendar URLs).
When do clocks fall back in 2027?
In most of the US, standard time returns on the first Sunday of November at 2:00 a.m. This when-is page highlights the next spring-forward (Sunday, March 14, 2027); check the daylight-saving guide for the November date.
Does every US state change clocks on Sunday, March 14, 2027?
No. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. Confirm local rules if you travel or schedule across those regions.