When Does Spring Start in 2027?
Spring 2027 starts on Saturday, March 20, 2027 in the Northern Hemisphere, at 20:24 UTC (4:24 PM EDT).
Sources: US Naval Observatory Updated
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First day of spring dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day | Starts (UTC) | US Eastern time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday | March 20, 2027, 20:24 UTC | Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 4:24 PM EDT | |
| 2028 | Monday | March 20, 2028, 02:17 UTC | Sunday, March 19, 2028 at 10:17 PM EDT | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | March 20, 2029, 08:01 UTC | Tuesday, March 20, 2029 at 4:01 AM EDT | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | March 20, 2030, 13:51 UTC | Wednesday, March 20, 2030 at 9:51 AM EDT | |
| 2031 | Thursday | March 20, 2031, 19:41 UTC | Thursday, March 20, 2031 at 3:41 PM EDT | |
| 2032 | Saturday | March 20, 2032, 01:22 UTC | Friday, March 19, 2032 at 9:22 PM EDT | |
| 2033 | Sunday | March 20, 2033, 07:23 UTC | Sunday, March 20, 2033 at 3:23 AM EDT | |
| 2034 | Monday | March 20, 2034, 13:17 UTC | Monday, March 20, 2034 at 9:17 AM EDT | |
| 2035 | Tuesday | March 20, 2035, 19:03 UTC | Tuesday, March 20, 2035 at 3:03 PM EDT | |
| 2036 | Thursday | March 20, 2036, 01:02 UTC | Wednesday, March 19, 2036 at 9:02 PM EDT |
Dates are for the Northern Hemisphere and are given in UTC and US Eastern time. In time zones far from these the calendar date can be a day earlier or later.
How the date is set
Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the March equinox, which falls on March 19, 20 or 21.
At the equinox the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, and day and night are close to equal length everywhere on Earth.
Good to know
- Meteorologists count spring from March 1 instead.
- In the Southern Hemisphere the March equinox is the start of fall.
Frequently asked questions
What day does spring start in 2027?
Saturday. Spring 2027 starts on March 20, 2027.
How many days until the first day of spring?
158 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is the first day of spring on the same date every year?
No. Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the March equinox, which falls on March 19, 20 or 21.
When does spring start in 2028?
Monday, March 20, 2028.
Sources
- US Naval Observatory: Earth's Seasons — published equinox and solstice times