When is the next time change in Canada?

The next clock change in Canada will be on Saturday, 01 April 1944. At 00:00 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Canada?

After the clocks change on 01 Apr 1944, 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 🇨🇦 (1944)

Q: Does Canada use Daylight Saving Time in 1944?

Canada observes Daylight Saving Time in 1944. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

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

No. While most of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional variations. Currently, 12 provinces and territories do not observe the change.

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

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

1 APR

01 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 April 1944, 00:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 April 1944, 01:01 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

1 OCT

01 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1944, 00:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1944, 23:01 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces and Territories in Canada (1944)

Province	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Nunavut	01 Apr 1944	01 Oct 1944

Provinces and Territories in Canada that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon

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 1944?

Yes, Canada observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 12 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 Saturday, 01 April 1944. At 00:00 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, 12 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 01 Apr 1944, 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.