Spring Forward This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time

Clocks will move forward one hour as daylight hours increase in New Orleans

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. in New Orleans. Residents will need to set their clocks forward one hour, resulting in the sun rising at 7:18 a.m. and setting at 7:04 p.m. Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until November 1, 2026, when clocks will be set back one hour.

Why it matters

The biannual time change marks the start of longer daylight hours in New Orleans and the surrounding region. This shift in daylight patterns impacts daily routines, energy usage, and other aspects of life for residents.

The details

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks in New Orleans will need to be moved forward one hour, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. This will result in the sun rising at 7:18 a.m. and setting at 7:04 p.m. Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until November 1, 2026, when clocks will be set back one hour.

  • Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2 a.m.
  • The sun will rise at 7:18 a.m. and set at 7:04 p.m. on March 8, 2026.
  • Daylight Saving Time will end on November 1, 2026, when clocks will be set back one hour.

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The takeaway

The biannual shift to and from Daylight Saving Time is a longstanding tradition that impacts daily life for New Orleans residents. While the change can be disruptive, it also marks the start of longer daylight hours and the gradual approach of summer.