Several regions in the United States, including Florida, will adjust their clocks to begin daylight saving time starting on March 8, 2026. This seasonal change is intended to make better use of natural light during the evening hours as daylight extends into the later parts of the day. The initiative aims to enrich evening activities by providing an extra hour of light and is a widely adopted practice across many states.

In Florida, the specific time for the change is set for 2:00 AM on March 8, 2026, at which point clocks will spring forward to 3:00 AM Eastern Time. This adjustment will remain in effect until November 1, 2026, when daylight saving time will conclude. On that date, clocks will revert back to standard time at 2:00 AM, turning back to 1:00 AM.

This change is part of the broader trend in the U.S. to follow daylight saving time practices, which are believed to contribute to energy savings, reduce traffic accidents, and have various socio-economic impacts by allowing more daylight in the evenings. However, the effects of such time changes on health and well-being are subjects of ongoing debate among experts.