# When Is Daylight Saving Time? (Spring Forward & Fall Back Dates)

> Learn when Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts and ends in the United States, view the live countdown to the next clock change, and check DST dates for upcoming years.

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**Category:** Conversions

## Quick Answer

In the United States, Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts on the second Sunday in March (clocks spring forward one hour) and ends on the first Sunday in November (clocks fall back one hour), both at 2:00 AM local time.

## Definition

An educational resource and time transition tool detailing the start and end rules of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States. Users search for this to check when clocks change next, view a live ticking countdown to the transition (Spring Forward or Fall Back), and review a table of programmatically calculated DST dates for future years.

## How to Use

1. **Check the Live Countdown** — View the days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the next DST transition.
2. **Identify Transition Type** — Determine whether the upcoming clock change is a Spring Forward (losing an hour) or Fall Back (gaining an hour) transition.
3. **Review Upcoming Dates Table** — Consult the programmatically generated table of start and end dates from 2026 to 2030.

## Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for educational and planning purposes. Always consult a qualified professional for specific advice on financial, medical, legal, or other regulated decisions.

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