Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Many Americans will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday as daylight saving time (DST) ends. This change means lighter mornings and darker evenings for most states.
Who Observes Daylight Saving Time?
Almost every state observes DST except Hawaii and Arizona, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). However, the Navajo Nation portion 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.
Ongoing Debate About Permanent Daylight Saving Time
The discussion about whether to make daylight saving time permanent continues. Currently, 19 states have passed legislation to keep DST year-round, but the change requires Congressional approval because federal law does not permit full-time DST.
"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
Opinions on the time change vary—some welcome the extra hour of sleep, while others find the shift inconvenient. Only about 12% of U.S. adults support permanent daylight saving time.
Vintage Clocks Need Adjustment
Classic timepieces, like those at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Mass., will require manual resetting to match the new time.
"Vintage clocks will need a reset to reflect Sunday's time change." – Charles Krupa/AP
Author’s summary: As daylight saving time ends, most Americans will adjust their clocks back an hour, continuing the debate over making DST permanent nationwide.