Daylight Saving Time by Country 2026

Complete list of which countries observe, abolished, or never had DST — with 2026 clock change dates.

~70
Countries observing DST
~140
Countries without DST
70%
World population with no DST

DST Guides by Region

United States
Mar 8 – Nov 1
Canada
Mar 8 – Nov 1
United Kingdom
Mar 29 – Oct 25
Europe
Mar 29 – Oct 25
Australia
Oct 4 – Apr 5
New Zealand
Sep 27 – Apr 5
Mexico
Mostly abolished

Countries That Observe DST in 2026

Clock change dates for the current year

CountryRegionForwardBackNotes
United StatesNorth AmericaMar 8Nov 1AZ, HI exempt
CanadaNorth AmericaMar 8Nov 1Saskatchewan exempt
Mexico (Baja California)North AmericaMar 8Nov 1Border zone only
CubaCaribbeanMar 8Oct 25
HaitiCaribbeanMar 8Nov 1
BermudaAtlanticMar 8Nov 1
United KingdomEuropeMar 29Oct 25BST (UTC+1)
GermanyEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
FranceEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
ItalyEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
SpainEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
NetherlandsEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
BelgiumEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
PolandEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
SwedenEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
NorwayEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
DenmarkEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
SwitzerlandEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
AustriaEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
PortugalEuropeMar 29Oct 25WEST (UTC+1)
GreeceEuropeMar 29Oct 25EEST (UTC+3)
RomaniaEuropeMar 29Oct 25EEST (UTC+3)
Czech RepublicEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
HungaryEuropeMar 29Oct 25CEST (UTC+2)
FinlandEuropeMar 29Oct 25EEST (UTC+3)
IrelandEuropeMar 29Oct 25IST (UTC+1)
IsraelMiddle EastMar 27Oct 25Variable (religious calendar)
JordanMiddle EastMar 27Oct 29
LebanonMiddle EastMar 29Oct 25
SyriaMiddle EastMar 27Oct 25
IranMiddle EastMar 22Sep 22UTC+3:30 / UTC+4:30
Australia (5 states)OceaniaOct 4Apr 5QLD, WA, NT exempt
New ZealandOceaniaSep 27Apr 5UTC+13 during DST
ChileSouth AmericaSep 6Apr 5Southern Hemisphere
ParaguaySouth AmericaSep 27Mar 22Southern Hemisphere

Countries That Abolished DST

Previously observed DST but stopped

CountryYear AbolishedCurrent Status
Russia2014Permanent standard time (MSK UTC+3)
Turkey2016Permanent summer time (TRT UTC+3)
Brazil2019All states — BRT UTC-3 year-round
Mexico (most states)2022Border zone still observes DST
Argentina2009ART UTC-3 year-round
Kazakhstan2005ALMT UTC+5 year-round
China1991CST UTC+8 year-round — single time zone
IcelandNever adoptedGMT UTC+0 year-round
Kyrgyzstan2005KGT UTC+6 year-round
Uzbekistan1992UZT UTC+5 year-round
Turkmenistan1992TMT UTC+5 year-round
Azerbaijan2016AZT UTC+4 year-round
Armenia2012AMT UTC+4 year-round
Georgia2006GET UTC+4 year-round

Countries That Never Observed DST

Most of Asia, Africa, and equatorial regions have never adopted clock changes. These countries maintain a fixed UTC offset year-round.

Japan
JST (UTC+9)
China
CST (UTC+8)
India
IST (UTC+5:30)
Singapore
SGT (UTC+8)
United Arab Emirates
GST (UTC+4)
Saudi Arabia
AST (UTC+3)
Qatar
AST (UTC+3)
Kuwait
AST (UTC+3)
Pakistan
PKT (UTC+5)
Bangladesh
BST (UTC+6)
Thailand
ICT (UTC+7)
Vietnam
ICT (UTC+7)
Philippines
PST (UTC+8)
Indonesia
WIB/WITA/WIT
Malaysia
MYT (UTC+8)
South Korea
KST (UTC+9)
Nigeria
WAT (UTC+1)
Kenya
EAT (UTC+3)
South Africa
SAST (UTC+2)
Egypt
EET (UTC+2)
Ethiopia
EAT (UTC+3)
Ghana
GMT (UTC+0)
Colombia
COT (UTC-5)
Peru
PET (UTC-5)
Venezuela
VET (UTC-4)
Bolivia
BOT (UTC-4)
Ecuador
ECT (UTC-5)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries observe daylight saving time?

Approximately 70 countries observe daylight saving time as of 2026. About 140 countries — the majority of the world — do not change their clocks. Most of Asia, Africa, and equatorial regions have never observed or have abolished DST.

Which countries abolished daylight saving time recently?

Recent abolitions include: Mexico (most states, 2022), Russia (2014), Brazil (2019), Turkey (2016), Argentina (2009), Kazakhstan (2005). The EU voted to abolish DST in 2019 but has not yet implemented the change.

Does China observe daylight saving time?

No. China abolished daylight saving time in 1991 and now uses a single time zone (CST, UTC+8) year-round across the entire country.

Does Japan observe daylight saving time?

No. Japan does not observe daylight saving time and has not done so since 1952. Japan stays on JST (UTC+9) year-round.

Does India observe daylight saving time?

No. India does not observe DST and uses a single time zone — IST (UTC+5:30) — year-round across the entire country.

Which countries in South America observe DST?

As of 2026, Chile and Paraguay are the main South American countries that observe DST. Brazil abolished DST in 2019. Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and most others do not change clocks.