Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 8, 2026
Despite all of the talk of stopping the two seasonal time changes, we’re still doing them!
It is time to once again to Spring Forward and change your clocks by moving the time forward one hour!
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, you will need to change your clocks by one hour if you live, or are visiting the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!
Changing our time with that” Spring forward” action will give us longer days, and it begins our march forward to warmer temperatures.
Despite all of the winter snow fun, this is something I look forward to each year!
On Sunday, March 8, 2026 (the change happens on the second Sunday in March), which just happens to be the last day of our local Tahoe SnowFest 2026 celebration, the time on our clocks will change!
You may be asking yourself, what’s the big deal? How big of an impact does this make on our days here in Tahoe?
An interesting fact about the time change that you may not really appreciate is, the sun will sunset at, or just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
A sunset before 6 p.m. won’t happen again here in greater Tahoe City area until October 31, 2026 – about 237 days ( almost 8 months), from now. A nice long stretch of sun filled evenings!
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, sunset will be at 6:04 p.m. Once we spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the sun will set about an hour later at 7:05 p.m.
On you list of things to do, remember before you go to bed on Saturday night, you’ll need to set any manual clocks ahead one hour!
Since we have the twice a year time – clock changes, here is my list of things additional tasks to do before the Spring Forward day:
- Change clocks in our home, office, kitchen (microwave and oven), and cars (move forward one hour). Yes, we still have some manual clocks that do not reset on their own. : )
- Check smoke alarms It doesn’t hurt to make sure they are all working and replace those that don’t respond. Since most have multiple-year batteries in them, replace those older alarms, and mark on the device when you replaced it. Knowing that an alarm was replaced in 2019, is helpful in 2026! Remember, you should have one alarm in each sleeping area, and one in each common area on each floor.
- Check all carbon monoxide alarms/detectors Again, just a quick check to make sure they are still working. You should have at least one carbon monoxide alarm/detector on each floor. If you can have one in each sleeping area, even better! If you find yourself falling asleep in a common area, put one in that room too!
- Fire extinguishers If you don’t have fire extinguishers in your car, in the kitchen, garage, and other places that could benefit from a fire extinguisher, now is the time to get them.
It is also time to check to make sure the ones you have haven’t been moved and/or damaged. Over the years I have found that this is also a good time to buy and add another one and put it in a room that doesn’t already have one. Buying an additional extinguisher twice a year can help make it easier on your budget.
- Any security device, or item that uses a battery that doesn’t have a re-charge option and is wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights) that need to be changed often. For the devices that have an extended period of time on replacing batteries, so now is a good time to check them, and re-charge.
- All Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices. Time to make sure all are still in good working order.
- Back-up charger device for cell phones/laptops There are a number of extra power devices that can hold a charge for up to a year, but now it a good to check and re-charge them as needed. Technology continues to improve in this area, so check into getting a solar charging option for those devices.
- Canned goods/emergency food supplies You never know when you might not be able to go to the store, so if you haven’t checked your emergency food and daily living supplies (emergency food for each member in the house, your pets, bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning products, etc.), now is the time to check those supplies, rotate old out – new in, and get other supplies on hand.
- Make sure you have the following:
- Get a battery-operated radio – Check to make sure the one you have is still working.
- Get a small TV that can be powered by connecting to just a USB port device that works on an antenna (free tv – news and information in an emergency, or power outage)
- Get the TV antenna device that will work with a digital TV that can get us the free national channels. You never know when the cable could go down and you’ll need local news and information.
- Create a fire evacuation emergency plan. Have you designated a location outside of the Tahoe Basin – Truckee area that everyone will/can meet at, or someone to call outside of the area to let them know you are alright and where you are at? This is critical so you can find out if others in your household are also okay.. Having a plan in place before an emergency is critical if you spend any time in our area.
- Figure out your “grab bags” – items to take with you if you had to leave the area with just a few minutes of notice. I have put together a list of items throughout our home to take. Knowing what the item is, and what room it is currently located in can save you a lot of time and give you your best opportunity to get those items in a “must leave” situation.
- Having your bags partially loaded, along with the “grab and go list” in it, makes you more prepared for that emergency event. Now is the time to do these critical tasks for that “just in case” emergency moment.
- Figure out your “grab bags” – items to take with you if you had to leave the area with just a few minutes of notice. I have put together a list of items throughout our home to take. Knowing what the item is, and what room it is currently located in can save you a lot of time and give you your best opportunity to get those items in a “must leave” situation.
For those who are not as familiar with the Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City – Truckee areas, most of our important utility lines (electric, cable, phone) are located above ground, yes, telephone poles, which puts them more at risk for damage.
Several times a year the power will go out for all different types of reasons, so being prepared for a “no power situation” is a must!
We are also located in a high-fire zone. The reminder to be prepared for a disaster (wildfire) and having everyone in your house-hold familiar with what to do if the worst-case situation should happen is very important, so make your emergency plans now if you haven’t, and if you have those plans, now is the time to review them.
Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks, but to do some routine safety checks, along with being proactive on your emergency home preparation plans for that just in case moment!
Upcoming future dates to keep in mind (number of days are from March 8, 2026):
- Next time Change: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 238 days (Fall Back and Gain One Hour)
- Longest Day of the Year: Friday, June 21, 2026 – Summer Solstice | 105 days
- 4th of July | America celebrates 250th year anniversary | 118 days
- Shortest Day of the Year for 2026 – Monday, December 21, 2026 | 288 days – Winter Solstice
If you haven’t made your plans to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, now is the time to look at your calendar and figure out your trips for the rest of the year!
If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to move your clocks forward Sunday, March 8, 2026!
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