How to Use: DST Country & State Page

The Next change field in the area at the top shows the date and time of the next Daylight Saving Time switch in the selected country, if there is one.

Use the search field to open the DST Page for a different country, state, or city.

Problems? See “The city search lists several places with the same name. Which is the one I'm looking for?” in the FAQ section below.

Use the navigation tabs next to the search field to access the Main Country Page (Time/General tab) or other sub-pages dedicated to specific topics, such as Weather, Time Zone, and Sun & Moon in the city.

Below the tabs, you can find detailed information about current Daylight Saving Time changes in the selected country. The display defaults to the current year. To select a different year, use the Other years links further down.

Click the Play button on the clocks to see how the change works.

If Daylight Saving Time is only observed in some parts of the selected country, a DST map is shown further down the page. Green areas indicate areas that observe DST during part of the year, while areas without DST switches are shown in yellow.

Please note that this map does not necessarily indicate where DST is currently in force. It only shows which parts of the country change their clocks in the current year.

For some of the larger countries, we also show a list of the country's states and dependent territories. This includes information about if and when each of them observes DST.

The dates and times when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends in a country or territory can change at short notice. In some countries, reliable information is difficult to obtain or the authorities may issue conflicting information.

So, although our researchers work hard to make sure our DST information is correct, the most recent developments may not be reflected on the page yet or our sources may have reported false information. If you spot a mistake, we would be delighted to hear from you via our feedback form. Please make sure to state which page you are referring to and, if applicable, which sources you are comparing us with.

Our system supports both 24-hour and 12-hour (am/pm) clock formats. To change the format, please go to My Units and make a selection in the Time Format drop-down, and click Save Settings.

We currently only offer separate pages for states, provinces, and territories for a few countries. These include the US, Canada, and Mexico.

As for cities and towns, our database of locations includes thousands of locations worldwide, and we now offer an additional 6 million places via the GeoNames database. If you still don't find your town, please let us know and we will consider adding it.

When you type the location into the search field and it suggests several places by the same name, first have a look at the country flag and the description in parentheses to identify the city you are looking for. If it is still unclear, click on one of the locations and check the geographical position on the map (on desktop) or click on the Time/General tab and check the longitude/latitude information shown near the top of the page.

The DST Country / State Page reflects all Daylight Saving Time changes as soon as they happen. However, following a change, you have to refresh the page to see the latest information.

Our primary sources include law texts, local news agencies and media outlets, embassies, and tourist agencies. We also use the IANA Time Zone Database as a reference. For past dates, we generally consult relevant encyclopediae, newspaper archives, and other works about the location's history.

Follow our Time Zone News to stay up-to-date about changes to DST laws and time zones around the world.

Some countries have a history of very short-term changes to their Daylight Saving Time schedules. In that case, we generally mark all future dates as preliminary.

The DST Country Page does not only show the dates and times of Daylight Saving time clock changes, but also the direction in which clocks are turned. In most countries and territories, the time difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time is 1 hour—with few exceptions. In that case, we show messages like “1 hour forward” and “1 hour back”, or similar, in several locations on the DST City Page.

Here, forward means that 1 hour is added to the local time, so clocks are turned, for example, from 01:00 (1:00 am) to 02:00 (2:00 am); backward or back means the opposite, so clocks may be turned from 03:00 (3:00 am) back to 02:00 (2:00 am).

Yes, you can find the list for the current year here.

Our Time Zone News service provides DST alerts for some countries and info about all changes to DST rules worldwide.

You will find everything you need to know about DST in our DST article library.

The number varies. You will find this and other global DST statistics here.

We hear you! But unfortunately, we have no influence on the DST policies in your country. Please contact your local or national authorities to voice your criticism.

Follow our Time Zone News to be informed when countries around the world introduce or abolish DST.

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