MWPRO IMPACT SCORE
OPERATIONAL IMPACT
64
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HIGH IMPACT • REVIEW RECOMMENDED
Recommended Action:
Review the update and plan any required actions before rollout.
Review the update and plan any required actions before rollout.
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Primary Audience
Microsoft 365 AdminsPower Platform AdminsIT ManagersService OwnersTenant Admins
Why this score?
AI Confidence
HIGH
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Assessment Reasoning
This update introduces new Canadian time zone definitions to Dynamics 365 apps and Dataverse, with rollout reaching the Canada region around the announcement date. Admins need to apply updates for Field Service and Project Operations apps and verify time zone settings for affected users. The main impact is on scheduling accuracy and project functionality, requiring configuration and verification but no widespread outage.
70
Admin Impact
50
User Impact
65
Urgency
60
Effort
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
AT A GLANCE
Dynamics 365 apps and Dataverse are being updated to include new Canadian time zones for Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
END USERS
Users may need to switch to new region-specific time zones after the update.
IT ADMINS
Install available app updates and review time zone settings once the new definitions are deployed.
ROLLOUT TIMELINE
Upcoming:
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement
Dynamics 365 apps and Dataverse – Information about the 2026 time zone changes in Canada
Message ID: MC1526697 (Updated)
What and why
Dynamics 365 apps and Dataverse are being updated to add the new Canadian time zone definitions in support of the 2026 time zone changes in Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. This is a general awareness message to support the changes and complements MC1510951 — Windows updates are available for 2026 time zone changes in Canada.
Rollout schedule
The Dataverse configuration update is being deployed through the regular release train and is scheduled to reach the Canada region by October 31, 2026.
How does this affect me?
This configuration update adds the new Canadian time zone definitions to Dynamics 365 apps and Dataverse.
What action do I need to take?
After the platform update is available, affected users will need to switch or set their time zone to the appropriate new region-specific time zone for changes to take effect.
Additional app-specific impact and actions are listed below.
Dynamics 365 Field Service:
- Impact: The schedule board may include discrepancies of one hour; some mobile app scenarios may display incorrect dates or times with the new Canadian time zones.
- Action: Apply the Dynamics 365 Field Service app update in Power Platform admin center. For affected mobile scenarios, refer to known issues to select an alternative time zone with the same UTC offset.
- Impact: Task Grid or Project Tasks may not open when using a new Canadian time zone. An app update will be available by November 1, 2026.
- Action: Apply the finance and operations apps app update when it’s made available.
Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro
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