Daylight Savings Time Changes in Canada 🇨🇦 (1939)
| Country: | Canada |
| Capital: | Ottawa |
| Abbreviations: | CA, CAN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 41 |
| Dial Code: | +1 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
14 MAY
14 May 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 May 1939, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 May 1939, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 May 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1939, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1939, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces and Territories in Canada (1939)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 27 May 1939 | 23 Sep 1939 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 14 May 1939 | 01 Oct 1939 |
| Nova Scotia | 27 May 1939 | 24 Sep 1939 |
| Nunavut | 14 May 1939 | 01 Oct 1939 |
| Ontario | 30 Apr 1939 | 24 Sep 1939 |
| Prince Edward Island | 27 May 1939 | 24 Sep 1939 |
| Quebec | 30 Apr 1939 | 24 Sep 1939 |
| Saskatchewan | 08 Apr 1939 | 07 Oct 1939 |
Provinces and Territories in Canada that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Canada
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 08 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Canada
Does Canada use Daylight Saving Time in 1939?
Yes, Canada observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1939 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 5 provinces and territories do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Canada?
The next scheduled time transition in Canada will take place on Sunday, 14 May 1939. At 23:59 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?
No. While the majority of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 5 provinces and territories (including Alberta, British Columbia and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Canada?
Following the shift on 14 May 1939, 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.