Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday: What You Need to Know
Many Americans will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday as daylight saving time ends. This annual change leads to lighter mornings and darker evenings in most states.
While some welcome the extra hour of sleep, others find the shift inconvenient. The time change affects people's circadian rhythms and daily routines.
Daylight Saving Time Observance in the U.S.
- All states observe daylight saving time except Hawaii and Arizona.
- The Navajo Nation portion in Arizona does observe daylight saving time.
- U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands do not change their clocks.
Legislation and Debate on Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Nineteen states have passed laws to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. However, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL),
"Because federal law does not currently allow full-time DST, Congress would have to act before states could adopt changes."
Only 12% of U.S. adults currently support permanent daylight saving time.
Details on Vintage Clocks
Vintage clocks, like those at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Massachusetts, also require resetting to match the time change.
Summary
The end of daylight saving time on Sunday brings routine clock adjustments nationwide amid ongoing debates about making the time change permanent.
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