On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that the province will remain on central daylight time permanently, ending the twice‑yearly clock changes that have been practiced for decades.
The announcement follows a province‑wide survey of 72,000 residents. The poll found that 58% of respondents favoured staying on daylight time year‑round, while 34% preferred moving to standard time permanently. The remaining participants either chose not to answer or were undecided.
The Government of Manitoba said the results demonstrated a clear majority in favour of a permanent daylight schedule, prompting the policy shift. Historically, Manitoba has adjusted clocks forward each spring and back each autumn in line with most of Canada.
By keeping central daylight time throughout the year, Manitoba will align its clocks with neighbouring jurisdictions that have already adopted a similar approach, according to the government briefing. The change is slated to take effect at the next scheduled clock adjustment date, thereby removing the need for future changes.
Officials noted that the survey was conducted earlier in the year on a voluntary basis and was intended to gauge public opinion on the long‑standing practice of seasonal time changes. The data collection aimed to capture a broad cross‑section of Manitoban residents.
The decision arrives as other regions across North America consider comparable moves, though each jurisdiction determines its own schedule. Manitoba residents who took part in the poll will see the outcome reflected in the province’s official time‑keeping policy.