Daylight Saving Time: What to Expect This Weekend

Adjustments to Your Clocks

On Sunday, as daylight saving time comes to a close, prepare to roll your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m., providing an extra hour of morning light, but making evenings seem to encroach earlier.

While many see it as an opportunity for more rest, others find the shift troublesome.

Regional Differences in Practice

Daylight saving time practices vary across the United States. Notably, Arizona and Hawaii, along with certain U.S. territories like Guam and Puerto Rico, do not participate in this practice. Interestingly, part of the Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe it.

Push for Consistency

Nineteen states have initiated steps to adopt daylight saving time throughout the year. However, federal approval is needed, which would mean an act of Congress that currently lacks.

Public opinion polls show that a minority, only 12% of U.S. adults, support the existing system. A significant 56% prefer longer daylight in the evenings permanently.

Legislative Developments

Ex-President Trump has advocated for making daylight saving time permanent, but legislative momentum in Congress is stalled. The Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to establish permanent daylight saving time, is facing opposition.

Senator Cotton of Arkansas has raised concerns that permanent daylight saving time could make winter months uncomfortably dark in the mornings, affecting people's daily routines negatively.

Initially introduced by Senator Rubio, the proposed legislation passed the Senate but was unable to advance in the House.