Daylight saving time in Brampton ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m., when clocks go back one hour to 1 a.m. Ontario’s Time Act sets that date, and the province’s 2020 law to stop changing the clocks still hasn’t taken effect.
At a glance
- When: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. daylight time
- What to do: set clocks back one hour, to 1 a.m.
- The result: you get an extra hour of sleep that night, and sunset comes an hour earlier by the clock
- Brampton’s time zone after the change: Eastern Standard Time, 5 hours behind Greenwich time
- Next change: clocks go forward on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2 a.m.
- Good habit: test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms the same weekend
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When does daylight saving time end in Brampton?
Brampton’s clocks fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Section 2 of Ontario’s Time Act says daylight saving time runs from 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March to 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. In 2026, the first Sunday in November is November 1.
The change lands the night after Halloween. If you’re out on Saturday, October 31, you get an extra hour before morning. Our Halloween in Brampton events guide lists what’s on that weekend.
Do I set my clock forward or back?
Set it back one hour. At 2 a.m. on November 1, the time becomes 1 a.m. again, so the hour from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. happens twice that night.
Phones, computers and other devices set to update the time automatically usually change on their own. Check the ones that don’t: the stove, the microwave, the car, wall clocks and some watches.
What time zone is Brampton in?
Brampton is in the Eastern time zone. Ontario’s Time Act says standard time east of 90 degrees west longitude, which includes Brampton, is five hours behind Greenwich time. Daylight saving time is one hour ahead of that. From November 1 to March 14, Brampton is on Eastern Standard Time.
Didn’t Ontario vote to stop changing the clocks?
Yes, but the change isn’t in force. Ontario amended the Time Act in 2020 (S.O. 2020, c. 28). The change would make the time “standard time during the entire year” and move standard time to four hours behind Greenwich, which would keep summer hours all year. The amendment only takes effect on a day the Lieutenant Governor names by proclamation.
As of the e-Laws currency date of October 14, 2026, Ontario’s official law site still shows those changes as not yet in force, with the March and November switch still in the law. So the clocks change as usual this fall.
| What the Time Act says now | What the 2020 amendment would do | |
|---|---|---|
| Clock changes | Twice a year, March and November | None |
| Winter time | 5 hours behind Greenwich | 4 hours behind Greenwich |
| In force? | Yes | No, waiting on a proclamation |
Change your clock, test your alarms
The weekend the clocks change is an easy reminder to test your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Brampton Fire and Emergency Services encourages residents to test both regularly and replace outdated devices.
Ontario’s Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07) sets the rules:
- Smoke alarms: one in the hallway that serves each sleeping area (or between the sleeping area and the rest of the home), and one on every storey without a sleeping area.
- Carbon monoxide alarms: if your home has a fuel-burning appliance (such as a gas furnace or water heater), a flue or a fireplace, you need one next to each sleeping area and one on every storey without a sleeping area. Homes that share a wall or floor with a garage need them in the same places.
- Renters: in a rental unit, the Fire Code makes the landlord responsible for installing these alarms. Tell your landlord if one is missing or not working.
A quick check takes a few minutes:
- Press the test button on each alarm and listen for the sound.
- Replace the batteries in any battery-operated alarm that doesn’t sound, then test again.
- Look for an expiry or manufacture date on the back and replace old units, following the maker’s instructions.
What this means for you
Plan for darker evenings after November 1. Sunset comes an hour earlier by the clock, so the walk or drive home from work will be darker for the rest of the fall. The day after the change, Monday, November 2, is also when Brampton Transit’s November service changes take effect, so check your route before your Monday commute. November 1 is also the day new Brampton hydro rates and winter time-of-use hours take effect.
Election day, Monday, October 26, comes before the change. Our guide to voting in Brampton has the hours and locations. Winter isn’t far off either: our Brampton snow clearing guide covers the winter rules on City streets. Flu season is starting too, and our guide to flu shots in Brampton covers when and where to get one.
Frequently asked questions
What time does daylight saving time end in 2026?
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Clocks go back to 1 a.m.
Do we gain or lose an hour in November?
You gain an hour. The night of October 31 to November 1 is one hour longer.
When do the clocks go forward again?
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2027, the second Sunday in March.
Is Ontario getting rid of the time change?
Ontario passed a law in 2020 to stay on daylight time all year, but it isn’t in force. Until the province proclaims it, the clocks keep changing twice a year.
Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm?
Yes, if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a flue or a fireplace, or shares a wall or floor with a garage. Ontario’s Fire Code then requires one next to each sleeping area and one on every storey without a sleeping area.
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This is general information, not legal advice. For fire safety questions about your home, contact Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.
Sources: Time Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.9 (Ontario e-Laws) · Ontario Fire Code, O. Reg. 213/07 (Ontario e-Laws) · City of Brampton: Brampton Fire and Emergency Services partners with Enbridge Gas to improve fire and carbon monoxide safety
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, time and rule in this article against Ontario’s Time Act and Fire Code on Ontario’s e-Laws site and the City of Brampton’s news releases on October 18, 2026. We’ll update it if the province changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.