BC got rid of Daylight Savings
4 days ago
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- B.C. will adopt permanent, year-round daylight saving time (DST) starting March 8, 2026.
- The change aims to reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling, and provide more evening light in winter.
- 93% of 223,000 respondents in a 2019 public engagement supported year-round DST.
- Benefits include consistent sleep patterns, more leisure time, and reduced administrative burdens for businesses.
- The transition will align B.C. with Pacific time (UTC-7) year-round, matching Yukon and some U.S. states.
- Eastern B.C. communities observing mountain time will see partial alignment with the rest of the province.
- The change follows the Interpretation Amendment Act (2019) and coordination with U.S. neighbours.
- Government will support businesses and organizations during the eight-month transition period.