B.C. Ends Clock Changes: Permanent Daylight Saving Starts This Sunday
British Columbia is about to make a major shift that will affect every household and business across most of the province. This Sunday, when clocks move forward by one hour, it won’t be just the usual spring adjustment. Premier David Eby has announced that this will be the last time B.C. observes the traditional time change. From now on, most of the province will remain on permanent daylight saving time.
The move ends a practice that has been in place since 1918, a routine that many residents have long found frustrating. Families, workers and businesses often struggle with the disruption of changing clocks twice a year and health experts have noted that these shifts can disturb sleep patterns, productivity and overall well-being. By staying on daylight time year-round, B.C. is aiming to create a more stable daily rhythm and give residents more daylight hours in the evenings, especially during the winter months.
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For businesses, the change could reduce complications in scheduling and operations, particularly for industries that rely on coordination with trading partners. B.C. has historically aligned its time changes with the U.S., especially neighboring states like California, Oregon and Washington. However, with shifting trade patterns and growing frustration over the biannual disruptions, the provincial government decided not to wait any longer for the U.S. to act.
It’s important to note that not all communities will be affected. A few eastern parts of B.C. follow Mountain Time and will continue with their existing schedule. Meanwhile, the rest of the province will effectively be on the same time as the Yukon year-round and will match Alberta during the November-to-March period. During the summer months, B.C. will remain an hour behind Washington, Oregon and California, a detail that businesses and travelers will need to keep in mind.
The decision has been overwhelmingly popular. A 2019 provincial survey showed that 93 percent of British Columbians supported ending the twice-yearly clock changes. Attorney General Niki Sharma highlighted that this shift is about more than convenience—it supports public well-being, reduces unnecessary stress on families and creates more predictable routines for everyone from parents and students to small business owners and shift workers.
As this change takes effect, residents will gain extra daylight after school, work and daily activities, a small but meaningful boost to quality of life. While this may require some adjustment, Premier Eby hopes the move will inspire neighboring U.S. states to consider ending their own time changes.
Stay tuned and keep your devices updated, because this Sunday marks a permanent leap into a brighter, more consistent schedule for British Columbia. Follow us for ongoing updates and expert analysis as the province transitions into this new era of timekeeping.
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