Alberta's government says it will do away with twice-a-year time ...
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith's government says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally
lethbridgeherald.comHere’s the latest on Alberta’s time-change news in 2026:
- Alberta introduced legislation to end the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight time year-round, commonly referred to as “Alberta Time.” If passed, clocks would stay on daylight time permanently, meaning no fall back in November.[1][2][3]
- The move follows British Columbia’s decision to stay on daylight time and aims for regional consistency across western Canada. Alberta’s government framed the change as a practical step to give people more daylight in the evenings.[2]
- Public discussion has included health and practical implications, with some medical groups cautioning about potential sleep-related effects from permanent daylight time. Alberta officials have suggested demonstrations or hearings may accompany any legislative changes before final adoption.[2]
- Media coverage in April 2026 highlighted the government’s timetable: a bill tabled in late April to enact Alberta Time, with discussions indicating a potential spokesperson-named plan to implement once the legislation passes.[3][1]
Illustration: If Alberta adopts Alberta Time, you would not adjust your clock in November, and the province would stay on daylight time year-round. This would align Alberta with BC’s stance and could shift relative times compared to Ontario and Quebec, depending on daylight saving status in those provinces.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact bill language, current status in the Alberta legislature, and likely timelines for committee reviews and potential referendums or public consultations.