New Jersey Clocks 'Spring Forward' This Sunday

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Daylight Saving Time will return in New Jersey this Sunday, March 8, 2026, as clocks jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. The shift will mean more daylight in the evening over the coming months, but darker mornings early in the week after the change. Health experts recommend preparing in advance by adjusting sleep schedules and getting morning sunlight to help reset body clocks.

Why it matters

The biannual clock changes can disrupt sleep and alertness, particularly in the first few days after the shift. However, the extra evening daylight is welcomed by many as it allows for more time outdoors and activities after work.

The details

On Sunday at 2 a.m., clocks in New Jersey will skip ahead one hour, going straight from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. This will result in darker mornings but more daylight in the evenings over the next several months. Health experts advise easing into the change by gradually adjusting bedtimes and prioritizing sleep the weekend of the shift, as well as getting morning sunlight to help reset body clocks.

• Daylight Saving Time will return on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• Clocks will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m., skipping straight to 3 a.m.
• Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks will 'fall back' an hour.

What’s next

Health experts recommend gradually adjusting sleep schedules in the days leading up to the clock change to help ease the transition.