Daylight Saving Time: Why did two US states not change the time? Here’s what you may need to know
annual rollback of time, with their digital devices automatically jumping back an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. However, in Hawaii and most of Arizona, it was business as usual with no changes to the clocks.
Why did two US states not change the time?
Since 1968, Arizona has opted out of daylight saving time, mainly because of the state's intense sunshine. The logic is simple: less daylight at the end of the day equals cooler evenings. The Navajo Nation in Arizona, however, does observe daylight saving time due to its expansive territory extending into states that do change the time.
Hawaii's tropical latitude near the equator means its daylight hours don't vary much throughout the year, making daylight saving time unnecessary.
What About Other Sunny US States?
States like Texas, Nevada, and Florida, known for their warm climates and bright skies, continue to follow daylight saving time. Any changes at the state level require either a federal law or approval from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, based on the Uniform Time Act.
Legislative Efforts to Stop the Clock Changes
Efforts to abolish the clock-changing practice have been popular, with almost 30 states initiating some form of legislation. States like Alabama and Colorado have passed laws or resolutions, while others have taken steps such as conducting studies or waiting for legislative action.
The preference for many of these states is to have year-round daylight saving time. But without federal intervention, their laws can't take full effect.
Congressional Attempts to Amend Time Laws
Efforts in Congress have been made to eliminate the semi-annual time change. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 is one such example, aimed at making daylight saving time
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