Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when most Americans set their clocks forward to gain more daylight in the evenings.

With the first day of March — and the first day of meteorological spring — just days away, it’s nearly time to change the clocks for spring. And according to experts, the time change for 2026 comes earlier than usual.

Daylight saving time starts this weekend.

Many Alabamians will be looking forward to springing forward this Sunday, March 8, when “Daylight Saving Time” begins. This time change gives us a later sunset, giving us more daylight in the evening hours. Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., and will end on Sunday, November 1, when it returns to standard time.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal says Sunday’s shift to daylight saving time offers an ideal opportunity for homeowners to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.