US Daylight Saving Time 2026 – Important Update for TradingCult Clients
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.
At TradingCult, 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, MT5 daily opening time will remain unaffected. TradingCult Server Time Adjustment: Server time will be adjusted from GMT+2 to GMT+3. MT5 servers will continue to open at 00:00 platform time. Daily candle structure remains consistent for technical and algorithmic traders. What Happens on March 29, 2026? On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the EU transitions to summertime (GMT+3). The USA–Europe time difference returns to 7 hours. Trading hours revert to their normal schedule. At TradingCult, we remain committed to delivering stable execution, reliable server infrastructure, and transparent communication — so you can trade with confidence in every market condition.