Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Love it or hate it, many people will turn their clocks back on Sunday as daylight saving time (DST) ends. The ongoing debate centers on whether to make DST permanent or not.
Time Change Details
Vintage clocks, such as those at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Massachusetts, will need to be reset to reflect the time change. On Sunday, millions across the United States will set their clocks back by one hour. This shift results in lighter mornings and darker evenings in most areas.
The time adjustment is welcomed by some who enjoy extra sleep but criticized by others who find it inconvenient.
State and Territory Observance
- All U.S. states observe DST except Hawaii and Arizona.
- The Navajo Nation area within Arizona does observe DST.
- U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands do not change their clocks.
Legislative Actions on Daylight Saving Time
Nineteen states have passed laws aiming to keep daylight saving time year-round. However, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) notes that federal law currently prohibits permanent DST, so congressional approval is required for such changes.
"Because federal law does not currently allow full-time DST, Congress would have to act before states could adopt changes." — National Conference of State Legislatures
Only 12% of U.S. adults support year-round daylight saving time.
Summary
This yearly clock change continues to divide opinion while some states push for permanent daylight saving time, pending federal approval.