When Will Idaho ‘Spring Forward’ in 2026? Earlier Than You Think!

Daylight Savings Time.

What is it? Why do it we call it that? And why do we have to lose an hour of sleep?

The debate is as old as time--pun intended--and until lawmakers make a decision on whether or not we need to keep playing this clock game (Arizona, for example, does not change time) it's going to have to be a reality that we all live in.

There are a few key details that are behind the concept.

You may not feel like you're saving anything, but apparently when Daylight Savings Time was created in World War I and World War II the goal was to reduce energy and electricity consumption by aligning daylight with the times people were active.

In other words, in 2026--we're 'saving' nothing and no daylight is 'created'.

In the Treasure Valley, moving our clocks forward means that the sun sets really late during peak summer days. Some folks love it, others hate it...you just can't please everyone.

So what is there to expect from Daylight Savings in 2026?

Every year, the dreaded 2:00a.m. clock change, when 2:00 a.m. turns to 3:00a.m. happens on the second Sunday of March .

This year, 2026, that change will be taking place on March 8th, which technically, is earlier than normal. With the 1st falling on a Sunday, a March 8th 'Daylight Savings Celebration' is as early as the calendar could ever allow.

You may wakeup on March 8th having lost an hour of sleep--but if you like a little evening sun, get ready--it will be out an extra hour, at least, from Day 1.