When is the next time change in Canada?

The next clock change in Canada will be on Sunday, 31 March 1918. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Canada?

After the clocks change on 31 Mar 1918, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Canada 🇨🇦 (1918)

Q: Does Canada use Daylight Saving Time in 1918?

Canada observes Daylight Saving Time in 1918. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Canada follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Canada
Capital:	Ottawa
Abbreviations:	CA, CAN
IANA Time Zones:	41
Dial Code:	+1

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

31 MAR

31 Mar 1918 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1918, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1918, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1918 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 OCT

27 Oct 1918 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1918, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1918, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1918 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces and Territories in Canada (1918)

Province	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Alberta	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
British Columbia	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Manitoba	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
New Brunswick	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Newfoundland and Labrador	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Northwest Territories	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Nova Scotia	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Nunavut	31 Mar 1918	27 Oct 1918
Ontario	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Prince Edward Island	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Quebec	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Saskatchewan	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918
Yukon	14 Apr 1918	27 Oct 1918

DST Changes Summary for Canada

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
30 Apr	1967	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct	1967	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does Canada use Daylight Saving Time in 1918?

Yes, Canada observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1918 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Canada?

The next scheduled time transition in Canada will take place on Sunday, 31 March 1918. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Canada follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Canada spans 41 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.

How will the next transition affect the day in Canada?

Following the shift on 31 Mar 1918, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.