Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday: What You Need to Know
Whether you love it or hate it, many Americans will turn their clocks back this Sunday. The ongoing debate considers whether daylight saving time (DST) should be made permanent.
Vintage clocks at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Massachusetts, will need to be reset to reflect the time change.
“It’s that time of year again: Many Americans will have to reset their clocks and circadian rhythms when daylight saving time ends on Sunday.” — Charles Krupa/AP
What Happens During the Time Change?
- Most states will experience lighter mornings and darker evenings.
- On Sunday, clocks will move back one hour nationwide, giving some people extra sleep.
- Some see this shift as an inconvenience.
States and Territories Observing DST
Almost every state observes daylight saving time except for Hawaii and Arizona. However, the Navajo Nation portion within Arizona does observe DST.
The territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands do not change their clocks.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Movement
Nineteen states have passed legislation to keep daylight saving time all year.
“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
Currently, only 12% of U.S. adults support making DST permanent.
Summary
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, prompting a clock rollback and ongoing discussions about making the change permanent despite limited national support.