The clocks won’t change in most of B.C. on Nov. 1 but the hours of operation at nine border crossings in the province will, according to federal officials. The Canada Border Services Agency announced the changes Friday, noting that clocks are still set to fall back stateside as most of British Columbia makes the move to permanent daylight-saving time. “Since the United States will continue to change its clocks seasonally, adjusting the operating hours at the B.C. ports of entry in the fall and spring means alignment of service hours between Canada and the U.S. will be maintained year-round,” a statement from the CBSA said. “These adjustments in hours of operation will allow for better coordination between Canada and the U.S., including in cases where a traveller is inadmissible and is directed to return immediately to the country they came from. It will also mean greater clarity for all travellers as to when the ports of entry are operating.” Legislation to ditch the twice-a-year time change was first tabled in 2019 by then-premier John Horgan. However, the government decided not to bring in a change that would throw B.C. out of sync with neighbouring U.S. states. In March of 2026, Premier David Eby said B.C. was tired of waiting, alluding to the province’s broader plans to move away from interdependence with the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war. “We’re also going to make decisions right now where British Columbia decides what’s best for us,” Eby said. B.C.’s new time zone is called “pacific time” or “PCT.” A list of the adjusted hours of operation follows. Aldergrove Carson Cascade Chopaka Fraser Midway Nelway Pleasant Camp Waneta
