Santee residents should set their clocks forward before bed Saturday night: daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Clocks "spring forward" one hour, meaning Sunday morning will feel an hour shorter — but evenings will stay lighter for months to come.

The time change affects everything from church service times to kids' sleep schedules. Smartphones, computers, and most modern appliances update automatically, but older wall clocks, car radios, microwaves, and ovens will need a manual adjustment.

The debate over whether to permanently end the twice-yearly clock change continues in Congress and in California, but no change is in effect for 2026. Both standard and daylight saving time continue to apply.

Some tips to ease the transition: go to bed a little earlier Saturday night, get sunlight first thing Sunday morning to help reset your internal clock, and give kids and pets a few days to adjust. The next time change — "fall back" — won't come until November.