Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday

Clocks move forward one hour as annual time change arrives

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Daylight Saving Time will begin this Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time. Justin Lane, a meteorologist with the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC office, discusses the upcoming time change and the importance of updating clocks, batteries, and detectors.

Why it matters

The biannual Daylight Saving Time shift remains a controversial practice, with ongoing debates about its benefits and drawbacks. However, it is a federally mandated change that impacts daily routines and safety precautions for millions of Americans.

The details

Daylight Saving Time will officially begin at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, meaning clocks will move forward one hour. Residents are advised to update their clocks, as well as replace the batteries in NOAA weather radios, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.

  • Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time.

The players

Justin Lane

A meteorologist with the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC office.

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What they’re saying

“Remember when you change the time on your clocks, replace the batteries in your NOAA weather radio, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.”

— Justin Lane, Meteorologist (wnegradio.com)

What’s next

Residents should be sure to update their clocks, batteries, and detectors before the time change on Sunday, March 8th.

The takeaway

The biannual Daylight Saving Time shift remains a controversial practice, but it is a federally mandated change that impacts daily routines and safety precautions for millions of Americans.