Changement d’heure 2026: Une heure de sommeil en moins, êtes-vous prêt?
An hour of sleep will disappear overnight and millions will feel it the very next morning.
In the early hours of March 8, 2026, clocks across much of Quebec will jump forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., marking the return to daylight saving time. That means one less hour of rest, but also longer, brighter evenings. And after months of dark winter mornings, that extra light at the end of the day carries real psychological weight.
The time shift moves the province to Eastern Daylight Time, four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. It is a ritual that dates back to the 1940s in Quebec, originally introduced as a way to conserve energy. The idea was simple, make better use of natural daylight and reduce the need for artificial lighting. Decades later, the debate over whether it still makes sense continues, but for now the clock change remains part of life for most residents.
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However, not everyone in Quebec will adjust their watches. Some eastern regions, including parts of the Lower North Shore, operate on a different schedule year-round. Across Canada, the picture is even more fragmented. The Yukon has adopted permanent daylight time. Most of Saskatchewan does not observe seasonal changes at all. And in British Columbia, certain municipalities have opted out. So while many Canadians will lose an hour of sleep that Sunday morning, others will wake up unchanged.
The practical impact is immediate. Sunrise and sunset will both occur about an hour later than the day before. Mornings will feel darker for a while, especially for commuters and schoolchildren. Evenings, though, will stretch longer and that shift often signals the emotional transition toward spring.
Health experts regularly remind people that even a one-hour disruption can affect sleep cycles, concentration and mood. Some recommend easing into the change by adjusting bedtime gradually, maintaining consistent meal schedules and getting exposure to natural light early in the day. Small steps, but they can make a noticeable difference.
Looking ahead, the clocks will fall back again in the early hours of November 1, 2026, restoring that lost hour and returning the province to standard time.
For now, the message is clear. Before going to bed on March 7, check your devices, adjust your clocks and prepare for a shorter night. Stay with us for continuing coverage on how this shift could affect travel, business schedules and daily life across the country.
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