On March 8, 2026, Montreal switched to daylight saving time, and since we’re sleeping an hour less, for some it’s like jet lag. The side effect of vacation without having to leave is a bit luxurious—we wore sunglasses to Sunday brunch. In any case, the sun sets an hour later.
In addition to daylight saving time, the Earth’s axis brings spring to Montreal, and many more hours of sunshine. Starting this Sunday, March 15, 2026, the sun will set after 7 p.m. for the next six months. It’s worth the jet lag, right?
Light, spring, and sunsets in the warm season
The evening light will do us a world of good. The light of sunset is one of the most important and beneficial to feel on your skin. It’s not the strongest, but it’s the most beneficial, and even a short 10-minute walk (between the office, the subway, and bed) is enough to refresh your mind.
Red light (which we desperately use in masks to prevent our skin from falling apart in Montreal’s dry winter) has a temperature between 2700 and 3000 Kelvin. This light temperature, which is that of sunsets, is extremely beneficial.
The spring equinox
Starting on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the sun will set after 7 p.m. in Montreal. Even for those who work late, a short walk home before dinner will be exceptionally beneficial—like recharging an organic battery after a day under the ugly neon lights of an office.
We’re almost at 12 hours of sunlight per day —the spring equinox, which is March 20, 2026.
In Montreal, to celebrate the spring equinox on March 20, we recommend:
- eating eggs
- painting eggs with spring colors
- light candles or build a fire (for those who have a fireplace and are allowed to use it)
- planting seeds and seedlings—indoors, on the windowsill
- to go for a walk in nature andlook for crocuses and snowdrops.
