Clocks Won’t ‘Fall Back’ for Daylight Saving Time in These States

Daylight Saving Time Ends on November 6, 2023, But Not Everywhere

The vast majority of the United States will "fall back" one hour on November 6, 2023, as daylight saving time (DST) comes to an end. However, several states have passed laws to do away with the seasonal time change, and as of right now, it is permanent DST in the following states:

• Arizona
• Hawaii

Arizona does not observe DST because its residents voted against it in 1968. The Grand Canyon State has always been on Mountain Standard Time (MST) with the exception of the Navajo Nation, which observes DST.

Hawaii does not observe DST because it is located so close to the equator. The amount of daylight does not vary significantly enough throughout the year to warrant a time change.

Several other states have passed laws to do away with DST, but these laws have not yet gone into effect because they are awaiting federal approval. These states include:

• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Montana
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Wyoming

If these states receive federal approval, they will join Arizona and Hawaii as permanent DST states.

The History of DST

DST was first introduced in the United States during World War I as a way to conserve energy. The idea was that by moving clocks forward one hour in the spring, people would use less artificial light in the evenings. DST was eventually repealed after the war, but it was reinstated in 1942 during World War II.

After World War II, DST was again repealed, but it was reinstated in 1966 as part of the Uniform Time Act. The Uniform Time Act established the current system of DST, which runs from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

The Pros and Cons of DST

There are several pros and cons to DST. Some of the pros include:

• It can save energy.
• It can reduce traffic accidents.
• It can improve mood and sleep.

Some of the cons of DST include:

• It can disrupt sleep patterns.
• It can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• It can make it difficult for people to adjust to the time change.

Conclusion

The debate over DST is likely to continue for many years to come. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to observe DST is up to each individual state.