Daylight Savings Time Changes in Canada 🇨🇦 (2007)
| Country: | Canada |
| Capital: | Ottawa |
| Abbreviations: | CA, CAN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 41 |
| Dial Code: | +1 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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11 MAR
11 Mar 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 March 2007, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 March 2007, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Mar 2007 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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4 NOV
04 Nov 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 2007, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 2007, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 2007 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 (2007)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| British Columbia | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Manitoba | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| New Brunswick | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Nova Scotia | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Nunavut | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Ontario | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Prince Edward Island | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Quebec | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
| Yukon | 11 Mar 2007 | 04 Nov 2007 |
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 2007?
Yes, Canada observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2007 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 1 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, 11 March 2007. 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?
No. While the majority of Canada observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 provinces and territories (including Saskatchewan) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Canada?
Following the shift on 11 Mar 2007, 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.