Adopting permanent daylight saving time

[IronNoggin]

Adopting permanent daylight saving time​

‘Spring forward’ on March 8 will be the last time change, ending twice-yearly clock changes​

Summary

B.C. will adopt permanent, year-round daylight saving time after clocks shift forward an hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026
People and businesses will have eight months to prepare for the elimination of the next time change, previously scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026
Eliminating twice-yearly time changes reduces disruptions for families, simplifies scheduling and provides an extra hour of evening light during the winter months

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0013-000209

 

[Corey_lax]

Throwing us a bone to gloss over the other shenanigans that happened to metro vancouver recently

 

[Eden Island]

I've never understood the fuss about time changes. Permanent Daylight time gives us an extra hour of light at the end of the day -- and chops its off the beginning. I grew up going to and from school and work in daylight, and having an extra hour at the end of summer days. Going forward, kids will go school in the dark in winter, their parents will go to work in the dark -- I personally wouldn't want either. Just old I guess.

This January, sunrise was 8:03 AM and sunset was 4:31 PM. Next year, on permanent Daylight time it will be 9:03 AM and 5:31 PM. Pretty dark for normal start times at school or work.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Wow finally.

Few facts:

Daylight Saving Time (DST)
originated as a fuel-saving measure during World War I, first adopted by Germany in 1915, followed by the UK, Canada, and the U.S. by 1918 to maximize daylight for production. While Benjamin Franklin jokingly proposed it in 1784, it was actively campaigned for by William Willett in 1907.

Key details regarding the origins of DST:

• Wartime Conservation: The primary driver for implementing DST was to conserve coal and energy resources for the war effort by reducing the need for artificial lighting in the evening.
• First Adoption: Germany was the first country to officially implement it on April 30, 1916. Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay), is often cited as the first municipality to adopt it in 1908.
• Early Proponents: Although Benjamin Franklin joked about waking up earlier in 1784, the modern concept was developed by George Hudson in New Zealand (1895) and British builder William Willett (1907).
• Standardization: While initially a wartime measure, it was later standardized by laws like the U.S. Uniform Time Act of 1966.
• Economic Lobbying: Later adoption was influenced by industry, such as the candy industry lobbying for extended DST to benefit Halloween sales.

 

[kaelc]

So, does this mean we get more fishing or less?

 

[noluck]

i grew up in Dawson Creek, there was no such thing as changing clocks. i thought people were playing a joke when i moved from home the first time change

 

[pescador]

I hate changing 15 clocks and timers in my house twice a year.

 

[Corey_lax]

So, does this mean we get more fishing or less?

It means football starts at 11:00

 

[Gong Show]

This works for my dog.
Springing forward is a miracle when dinner is served at 17:00 hours.
Falling back is sheer torture as he not so patiently waits for 19:00 hours.

 

[chille51]

So, does this mean we get more fishing or less?

More evening bite, later first light bite.

 

[Eden Island]

More evening bite, later first light bite.

Only true during times that used to be Standard Time. Unchanged during times that were Daylight Savings before.

 

[IronNoggin]

Good.
The SUV's clock will once again be correct on March 8th.

I really like the extra hour of hunting time in the fall, so appreciate it will go this way.

Cheers

 

[sly_karma]

How long before parents concerned about safety are agitating for schools to change their class times because mornings are so dark in winter?

Business community gets its way, no one else benefits.

 

[noluck]

How long before parents concerned about safety are agitating for schools to change their class times because mornings are so dark in winter?

Business community gets its way, no one else benefits.

growing up and going to school without time change was not a problem, this is a win for everyone and my dog, imho

 

[seachicken]

growing up and going to school without time change was not a problem, this is a win for everyone and my dog, imho

But you only had 4 hours of daylight in the winter so it was dark anyway.

My dog is going to be happy too.

 

[-Jim-]

I'm not convinced that it's better to go to Daylight Savings Time. I would have left it on Standard Time for the first year and not changed at all.

 

[Aquaholic]

I'm not convinced that it's better to go to Daylight Savings Time. I would have left it on Standard Time for the first year and not changed at all.

Being more of a morning person, I would like to try standard time for a year. Those long summer nights are nice but not necessary, more light in the morning is my preference, especially in winter. The concern of kids to school in the dark is legitimate as we are not used to it, although folks who have lived elsewhere might be.

The wording of the poll/vote in 2019 (?) did say do you want to remain at daylight time, but in hindsight I don't believe everyone understood the consequences.

 

[MRWood]

I like it. I much prefer to have the extra hour of daylight in the evenings. If we left the clocks at standard time the sun would be coming up at 4 in the morning during summer. Most people are sleeping and miss the light for the early part of the day.

 

[Tips Up]

Could we have split the difference and made a one time half hour change before going into this?

 

[ClintR]

I’d rather go to work/school/office In the dark and have an extra hour of light in the evening. I mean, you're inside anyways so might as well be when it’s still dark outside.