Clock Change Marks Progress for Some Canadians, but Is a Pain for Others

A man rides his bike through an alley in the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises on April 4, 2025. The Canadian Press/AP, Michael Probst

For some Canadians the twice-a-year changing of clocks is a welcome marker of progress through the seasons, but for many it’s just a nuisance that comes with fatigue, confused pets and even safety issues.

Daylight time began at 2 a.m. today in all provinces that observe the practice, and clocks sprung ahead by one hour. Mobile phones make the advance automatically, as long as your phone is set for a region that makes the change.