Trending Now - Daylight Saving Time: Health Effects and Non-observing Regions

WHO:

President Trump stated he would push to eliminate daylight saving time.

Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko addressed the issue in a 2022 congressional hearing.

Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican from Alabama, reintroduced a bill in the House of Representatives in 2025.

WHAT:

Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., resulting in a loss of one hour of sleep for most of the U.S.

Daylight saving time will end on November 1, 2026, when clocks will "fall back" an hour.

Indiana adopted daylight saving time in 2006.

Arizona opted out of daylight saving time in 1968 due to its hot climate.

A 2022 CBS News/YouGov poll found that nearly 80% of Americans supported changing the current daylight saving system.

Colorado passed a law in 2022 for year-round daylight saving time, contingent on federal approval.

Massachusetts officials heard testimony in 2023 on two bills regarding daylight saving time.

A bill to make daylight saving time permanent passed the Senate in 2022 but stalled in the House.

WHERE:

Most of the U.S. observes daylight saving time, except for Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, observes daylight saving time.

WHEN:

Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026.

Daylight saving time ends on November 1, 2026.

Arizona made the decision not to observe daylight saving time in 1968.

President Trump made comments about daylight saving time in December 2024.

Rep. Mike Rogers reintroduced his bill in 2025.

WHY:

Arizona opted out of daylight saving time due to concerns about hot temperatures and energy costs.

Rep. Mike Rogers stated that changing clocks twice a year is unnecessary and an outdated nuisance.

HOW:

States can opt out of daylight saving time without permission from the Department of Transportation, as per the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

The American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend eliminating time switches in favor of standard time year-round for better alignment with human biology.

President Trump has announced his intention to push for the elimination of daylight saving time, a topic that has seen renewed attention following a bill reintroduced by Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers in 2025. As daylight saving time begins this Sunday at 2 a.m., most of the U.S. will lose an hour of sleep, while states like Arizona and Hawaii continue to opt out due to climate and energy concerns. A recent CBS News poll revealed that nearly 80% of Americans support changing the current system, highlighting a growing desire for a more permanent solution.