Maple Ridge says clocks will not change on Nov. 1

The City of Maple Ridge is reminding residents that clocks will not turn back on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. British Columbia has moved to permanent year-round daylight time. The clock change in March 2026 was the province’s last seasonal time change. Starting Nov. 1, B.C. will observe Pacific time (PCT) year-round, at coordinated universal time (UTC) minus seven hours. The City does not expect an interruption to online services, digital systems or its registration platform; City systems have been updated to support the change.

The City encourages residents to review personal digital calendars for City appointments, classes, programs and events taking place on or after Nov. 1. Some calendar applications, recurring events or entries saved before that date may not update automatically and could show an incorrect time after the time-zone change. Residents may need to set calendar entries dated after Nov. 1 to Pacific time (PCT), check the start time of any City class, program, appointment or event on or after that date, and update saved entries if needed.

Some City calendar invitations, bookings or digital services may temporarily show “(UTC-07:00) Yukon” as the time-zone setting. The City is using this setting while software and service providers complete updates for B.C.’s new official time zone.

Although residents will not change their clocks this fall, the City says it is a good time to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, replace batteries where needed, and make sure everyone in the household knows what to do in an emergency.

With darker mornings ahead, the City also urges pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to take extra care. Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to wear bright or reflective clothing, use lights when travelling in the dark, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Drivers should slow down, stay alert and watch for people walking and cycling, especially near intersections, schools and transit stops.

Residents who have questions or are unsure about an appointment, program or event time can email Enquiries@MapleRidge.ca or report the issue at MapleRidge.ca/Report. More information about B.C.’s move to permanent daylight time is available on the Province of British Columbia’s website: www2.gov.bc.ca (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=0E079BFC89EE4087810A9DD809240D24).