Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday: What to Know
This weekend marks the return to standard time as millions across the United States prepare to set their clocks back by one hour on Sunday. For many, this ritual signals lighter mornings and earlier sunsets.
The seasonal shift, loved by some for the extra hour of rest and disliked by others for the early darkness, reignites the long-running debate on whether daylight saving time should become permanent.
Who Observes Daylight Saving Time
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), every state observes daylight saving time except Hawaii and most of Arizona. An exception is the portion of the Navajo Nation within Arizona, which does recognize the time change.
U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands do not adjust their clocks.
Legislative Efforts
Nineteen states have passed laws that would allow permanent daylight saving time if federal legislation ever permits it.
"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
Everyday Impact
The change shifts the country to lighter early mornings and darker evenings, prompting many Americans to adjust their daily routines and sleep schedules.
In Medfield, Massachusetts, even the antique clocks at the Electric Time Company will require manual resetting to match Sunday’s time change.
Public Opinion
Surveys indicate that only about 12% of U.S. adults prefer keeping the current system rather than adopting a permanent version of daylight saving time.
Author’s summary: Millions of Americans reset their clocks this Sunday as daylight saving time ends, reigniting debate over whether the U.S. should switch to permanent DST.