EventThe NWT will stop the annual clock change on Nov. 1 2026 and adopt a year‑round Northwest Territories Time (UTC‑06:00). The decision follows a wider Canadian shift to permanent daylight saving time, announced by the territorial government last week. Devices with updated software will adjust automatically; older Windows PCs may need manual changes.
Canada’s permanent daylight saving time means clocks will not 'fall back' in November after officials in the Northwest Territories said they would no longer observe seasonal time change.
The Northwest Territories will adopt a permanent year‑round UTC‑06:00 time zone, ending daylight‑saving time on Nov. 1, 2026, and aligning its clocks with Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Northwest Territories will stop changing clocks for seasonal time on Nov. 1, adopting a single year‑round time zone that matches Alberta’s daylight‑time schedule, per government announcement.
Northwest Territories will permanently adopt Northwest Territories Time (UTC‑06:00) on November 1, ending its seasonal clock change. Most residents’ devices will update automatically, while older models may need manual adjustments.
