Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Many Americans will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday as daylight saving time ends. This change means lighter mornings and darker evenings for most states.
Who Observes Daylight Saving Time?
All states observe daylight saving time except Hawaii and Arizona. However, the portion of the Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe it. U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands do not change their clocks.
Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Legislation
Nineteen states have passed laws to adopt daylight saving time throughout the year. However, federal law currently does not allow permanent daylight saving time, so congressional approval is required before these changes can be implemented.
"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
Public Opinion
Only 12% of U.S. adults support permanent daylight saving time according to recent data, reflecting ongoing debate over whether to keep the time change or not.
Additional 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.
"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
Author's summary: Daylight saving time ends Sunday, prompting a nationwide clock reset amid ongoing debate and limited public support for making the change permanent.