However, the legislative body has not yet ratified a measure designed to discontinue the biannual temporal adjustment.Daylight saving time: Forty-eight states and Washington, DC, observe daylight saving time. Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several US territories stay on standard time year-round. (Pixabay)While President Donald Trump has made considerable efforts in recent months and public sentiment has increasingly favored discontinuing clock changes, the Sunshine Protection Act has not yet reached the President for signature.
Currently, federal legislation remains unmodified, and the majority of Americans should ready themselves for the upcoming clock adjustment backward.The clock will be set back from 2 am to 1 am in accordance with local time on Sunday, November 1. This event signifies the transition to standard time, affording American citizens an additional hour of rest.
Furthermore, this adjustment will result in earlier sunset times and increased morning daylight as the winter season approaches, according to USA Today.Daylight saving time: All you need to knowDaylight saving time concludes at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks are set back one hour to 1 a.m.This transition represents the shift back to standard time and provides Americans with an additional hour of rest. The change also results in earlier evening darkness and increased morning brightness as the winter season approaches.Under the existing legislation, daylight saving time commences on the second Sunday in March and concludes on the first Sunday in November.Also Read: Ilhan Omar denies allegations that her ex-husband is her brother: All we know about Ahmed Nur Said Elmi and her two other marriagesWhy do Americans reset their clock?The United States implemented daylight saving time in 1918 as part of the Standard Time Act during World War I, with the primary objective of conserving fuel and electricity through optimized use of natural daylight.
This initiative was reinstated during World War II but subsequently discontinued.The Uniform Time Act, enacted in 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration, created a standardized national framework governing the semiannual clock adjustments across states that participate in daylight saving time.Do all US States reset their clocks?As of 2026, 48 states and Washington, DC, participate in daylight saving time.
However, not every region across the United States adheres to daylight saving time.Hawaii and the majority of Arizona maintain standard time year-round, though the Navajo Nation within Arizona does observe seasonal clock adjustments.Several US territories also refrain from observing daylight saving time, such as American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk.
She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives.
She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team.
She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work.
Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi.
If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family.
She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More