Will Daylight Saving Time become permanent in the U.S.? States making the case for change
The implementation of permanent daylight saving time would require federal approval. Several states have already shown interest in adopting this measure, although they are still awaiting legislative decisions.
In recent years, many states have passed laws to remain on daylight saving time year-round, a movement some have dubbed "lock the clock." Some states are willing to move forward with this change as long as neighboring states follow suit.
Over the last six years, 20 states have passed legislation or resolutions to support year-round daylight saving time, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In 2024, at least 30 states have considered or are still considering similar legislation.
Which states are considering making daylight saving time permanent?
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 requires the country to adopt daylight saving time but allows states to opt out, sticking to standard time year-round. However, the law doesn't allow states to permanently remain on daylight saving time, which would keep them an hour ahead from November to March, while other states shift to standard time.
Here is where each state stands in the push for year-round daylight saving time, though any changes depend on congressional action before states that have passed laws can implement them.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
