As of March 2026, British Columbia (BC) and Alberta have officially ended the practice of seasonal time changes. Both provinces now remain on a single, fixed time zone throughout the year.

Finalized Changes in Western Canada:

• British Columbia: BC moved its clocks forward for the very last time on March 8, 2026. The province did not "fall back" in November 2026 and now stays on Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) year-round.
• Alberta: Following BC's lead, Alberta also adopted a permanent schedule in April 2026, remaining on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6), often referred to locally as "Alberta Time."
• Yukon & Saskatchewan: These regions continue their long-standing policy of permanent time and do not change their clocks.

Provinces Still Changing Clocks:

As of late 2026, Ontario and Quebec continue to observe the seasonal change (moving forward in March and back in November). This is because their transition to permanent time is tied to similar legislative moves in neighboring US states like New York, which are still under review.

Travelers should be extra cautious when checking flight schedules, as the time difference between Western and Eastern Canada now fluctuates depending on the month.