Some Canadians to set clocks ahead as daylight saving time begins Sunday

Canadians in most parts of the country will move their clocks forward by one hour early Sunday as daylight saving time begins.

The time change takes effect at 2 a.m. local time on March 8, when clocks are set ahead to 3 a.m., marking the start of longer daylight hours in the evening.

Daylight saving time is observed in most provinces and territories, including Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

However, not all areas follow the time change. Most of Saskatchewan remains on standard time year-round, while parts of northeastern British Columbia and Yukon also do not observe daylight saving time.

Officials often use the time change as a reminder for residents to check household safety devices. Fire safety experts recommend replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when clocks are adjusted.

Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of a home, including basements, inside each bedroom and outside sleeping areas. Homes that use wood, oil or propane fuel-fired appliances are also advised to install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the building.

Daylight saving time will remain in effect until Nov. 1, when clocks are set back one hour.