US Daylight Saving Time 2026 – Important Update for Traders Trust Clients

The United States moves to Daylight Saving Time on March 8, 2026, causing a temporary one-hour shift in trading hours and a server time adjustment from GMT+2 to GMT+3 for three weeks. Learn what changes and how to prepare.

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At Traders Trust, precision in timing is essential. With the United States moving to Daylight Saving Time on March 8, 2026, there will be a temporary shift in trading hours affecting global market alignment. Here's what you need to know to stay fully synchronized.

What Changes on March 8?

Due to US Daylight Saving Time:

  • Trading hours will shift one hour earlier
  • The time difference between the USA and Europe will temporarily change from 7 hours to 6 hours
  • This adjustment will apply for three weeks

Although global FX market sessions will effectively open and close one hour earlier during this period, MT4 and MT5 daily opening time will remain unaffected.

Traders Trust Server Time Adjustment

To ensure stability and consistency across all accounts:

  • Server time will be adjusted from GMT+2 to GMT+3
  • MT4/MT5 servers will continue to open at 00:00 platform time
  • Daily candle structure remains consistent for technical and algorithmic traders

This ensures no disruption to EAs, indicators, or strategies based on daily candle timing.

What Happens on March 29, 2026?

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Europe transitions to summertime (GMT+3). At that point:

  • The USA–Europe time difference returns to 7 hours
  • Trading hours revert to their normal schedule
  • Server time remains GMT+3

The temporary three-week adjustment period ends, and full global alignment is restored.

How This May Affect Your Trading

Even a one-hour shift can influence:

  • London–New York session overlap
  • US indices volatility windows
  • Gold and oil intraday momentum
  • Automated strategies with time filters

At Traders Trust, we encourage all clients to review their trading schedules and adjust strategies where necessary.

Our Recommendations

  • ✔ Review your trading sessions
  • ✔ Check economic release timing carefully
  • ✔ Monitor US market open volatility
  • ✔ Verify EA and time-based strategy settings

Being proactive ensures uninterrupted performance during this temporary adjustment period. At Traders Trust, we remain committed to delivering stable execution, reliable server infrastructure, and transparent communication — so you can trade with confidence in every market condition.

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When does US Daylight Saving Time start in 2026?

The United States transitions to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 AM local time.

How does US DST affect Traders Trust server time?

Traders Trust will adjust server time from GMT+2 to GMT+3 on March 8, 2026. MT4/MT5 servers will continue to open at 00:00 platform time, so daily candle structure remains unaffected.

When do trading hours return to normal?

On March 29, 2026, Europe transitions to summertime (GMT+3), restoring the 7-hour difference with the USA and returning trading hours to their normal schedule.

Will my Expert Advisor (EA) be affected by DST?

Because daily candle open/close times remain consistent on the MT4/MT5 platform, EAs and time-based strategies should not require changes. However, we recommend verifying any time-filter settings.

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