Did We Lose an Hour or Gain?
Spring (March): We lose an hour. Clocks jump 2 AM to 3 AM. Fall (November): We gain an hour. Clocks fall 2 AM to 1 AM.The Mnemonic
"Spring forward, fall back"2026 Dates
- March 8, 2026: Lose an hour
- November 1, 2026: Gain an hour
Countries That Don't Do This
China, Japan, India, most of Africa, and most of Southeast Asia never lose or gain an hour.
Quick Answer
Spring = lose. Fall = gain.