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Manitoba will not turn clocks back on November 1, 2026, and will stay at UTC−5 year-round.
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Nearly 72,000 people voted on the change; 92% backed ending twice-yearly clock changes, and 58% preferred permanent DST.
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Several other provinces and territories are also moving to permanent time, while many Canadians will keep changing their clocks in the future.
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Manitoba has announced that it will not turn clocks back on November 1, 2026. It will remain at UTC−5 year-round. The Manitoba government decided this on September 17, 2026 .
Manitoba clock change in detailManitobans Were Heard
An analysis by Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care found that ending seasonal clock changes would be better for public health than continuing the twice-yearly time changes.
In May, Manitobans were asked to share their views on the future of seasonal clock changes. Nearly 72,000 votes were submitted, with 92% of respondents supporting the end of the twice-yearly time changes. A majority of Manitobans (58%) preferred to stay on permanent DST.
We heard from Manitobans loud and clear—no more changing the clocks in Manitoba. Permanent Daylight Saving Time is good for our health, good for business, and good for parents.
For families, especially those with young kids, that one-hour shift can disrupt sleep and routines for days. This change means one less adjustment families have to deal with each spring and fall. That’s why this November, your clocks won’t be changing.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew
news.gov.mb.caMore Provinces End Clock Changes
Manitoba joins several other Canadian provinces and territories that have adopted or are moving toward permanent time, including Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.
Yukon decided to adopt permanent DST in 2020 and stay on UTC−7 all year round.
On March 2, 2026, British Columbia announced it would stay on permanent DST after the clock change on March 8, 2026. The province now also observes UTC−7 year-round.
On June 18, 2026, Alberta brought its new Official Time Act into force. The province will now observe UTC−6 year-round, meaning clocks will no longer be set back one hour on November 1, 2026.
DST in Canada
Canadians in areas that continue to observe seasonal clock changes will set their clocks back one hour from 02:00 (2 am) to 01:00 (1 am) local time on November 1, 2026.
Standard time, also known as winter time, will begin on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Canada clock changes in detailMost of the United States observes DST and will end it on November 1; Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe the practice.
History of DST
Germany and Austria were among the first countries to adopt DST nationally in 1916, but a Canadian city did it earlier: On July 1, 1908, Port Arthur, Ontario—today part of Thunder Bay—set clocks forward one hour, marking the world’s first DST period.
Frequently Asked DST Questions
What is DST?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward during part of the year to make better use of natural daylight. Changing the clocks does not create extra daylight, but it shifts civil time in relation to solar time. In other words, sunrise and sunset happen an hour later, on the clock, when DST is in effect.
Is Summer Time the Same as DST?
Saying “summer time” instead of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is common in many countries, especially in the United Kingdom. The term winter time is sometimes used instead of standard time, which is the official name for the period without DST.
Is DST bad for your health?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) can mess with our body clock and trigger underlying health issues. This time change can cause disruptions to our body clock, otherwise known as the circadian rhythm.