Manitoba Ends Seasonal Clock Changes, Adopts Permanent Daylight Time
Following overwhelming public support in a survey, Manitoba will remain on daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes. The province joins several others moving to permanent time.
Manitoba has officially adopted permanent daylight saving time, meaning the province will no longer shift its clocks twice per year. The change, announced by Premier Wab Kinew on September 17, eliminates the scheduled time change that was set to occur on November 1, 2026.
Public Support and Health Reasoning
The decision followed a public consultation conducted in May 2026, where nearly 72,000 Manitobans voted on the issue. An overwhelming 92 per cent of respondents supported ending seasonal time changes, while 58 per cent favored permanent daylight time over permanent standard time. The Manitoba government cited a health analysis suggesting that eliminating time changes benefits population health.
Regional Context
Manitoba joins British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in adopting permanent time. Saskatchewan has maintained permanent time since 1966, while Yukon shifted to permanent time in 2020.
If you live in Manitoba or plan to relocate there, you'll no longer experience the spring-forward and fall-back clock adjustments. This may simplify scheduling, especially if you're coordinating with other provinces or the U.S., though it's worth noting that Saskatchewan and British Columbia operate on different permanent times, so cross-border time differences will persist.
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