Residents in participating regions of the U.S. are preparing to lose an hour of sleep tonight as Daylight Saving Time officially begins. At 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks will jump forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
For most people, the transition means manually adjusting analog watches, wall clocks, and appliances like ovens or microwaves before heading to bed.
While most smartphones, computers, and smart home devices are programmed to update automatically, officials recommend a quick double-check in the morning to ensure all systems are synced…