The US House just did what Congress has failed to do for years. It voted 308-117 to end the twice-a-year&nbsp;clock&nbsp;ritual, passing the Sunshine Protection Act.The bill would allow states to voluntarily observe daylight saving time year-round. President Trump is expected to sign it if it clears the Senate.But here's the catch: the Senate is where this bill has died before.&nbsp;The Senate passed similar legislation unanimously in 2022, but the House never took it up. Now the roles are reversed, and Senate majority leader John Thune faces pressure. Democratic senator Patty Murray has publicly urged him to bring the bill to a vote as soon as possible.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-more-clock-changes-us-house-backs-permanent-daylight-saving-time-after-years-of-debate-1784094772187/amp">No more clock changes? US House backs permanent Daylight Saving Time after years of debate</a>&nbsp;The politics don't split cleanly along party lines. Lawmakers from coastal states like Florida, Louisiana and New Jersey largely back the change, while Midwest and agriculture-heavy states are pushing back.&nbsp;Democrats were nearly evenly divided, with House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries voting no. That is proof this is a lifestyle fight and not an ideology fight.For businesses, the economic case is straightforward: Florida lawmakers argue extended evening daylight boosts tourism and outdoor recreation.Benefiting retail, golf, and hospitality sectors. But farmers worry about later sunrises disrupting agricultural schedules, a sector with real lobbying weight in the Senate. For ordinary&nbsp;Americans, the pitch is health and simplicity. Supporters say permanent daylight time could improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, cut crime, and encourage outdoor activity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-the-f-22-raptor-is-almost-impossible-to-spot-even-in-broad-daylight-1782740971609">Why the F-22 Raptor is almost impossible to spot even in broad daylight</a>&nbsp;Critics counter with child safety. Democratic representative Mary Gay Scanlon warned it creates risks for children walking to school in darker mornings.Globally, this matters less for markets and more for coordination. Nineteen states have already passed standby legislation to switch immediately if Congress acts, while Hawaii, Arizona, and U.S. territories could opt out entirely.&nbsp;That means even a federal law leaves&nbsp;America’s&nbsp;clock&nbsp;map fragmented. For global businesses trading with the U.S, that patchwork is the real complexity to watch, and not the daylight-saving&nbsp;debate&nbsp;itself. Bottom line: the House delivered a rare bipartisan win. Now, the Senate is the real test.

The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a 308-117 vote, paving the way for states to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time. The bill now heads to the Senate, where similar efforts have stalled. Supporters cite economic and health benefits, while critics issued warning

The US House just did what Congress has failed to do for years. It voted 308-117 to end the twice-a-year clock ritual, passing the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill would allow states to voluntarily observe daylight saving time year-round. President Trump is expected to sign it if it clears the Senate. But here's the catch: the Senate is where this bill has died before. The Senate passed similar legislation unanimously in 2022, but the House never took it up. Now the roles are reversed, and Senate majority leader John Thune faces pressure. Democratic senator Patty Murray has publicly urged him to bring the bill to a vote as soon as possible. Also Read: No more clock changes? US House backs permanent Daylight Saving Time after years of debate The politics don't split cleanly along party lines. Lawmakers from coastal states like Florida, Louisiana and New Jersey largely back the change, while Midwest and agriculture-heavy states are pushing back. Democrats were nearly evenly divided, with House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries voting no. That is proof this is a lifestyle fight and not an ideology fight. For businesses, the economic case is straightforward: Florida lawmakers argue extended evening daylight boosts tourism and outdoor recreation. Benefiting retail, golf, and hospitality sectors. But farmers worry about later sunrises disrupting agricultural schedules, a sector with real lobbying weight in the Senate. For ordinary Americans, the pitch is health and simplicity. Supporters say permanent daylight time could improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, cut crime, and encourage outdoor activity. Also Read: Why the F-22 Raptor is almost impossible to spot even in broad daylight Critics counter with child safety. Democratic representative Mary Gay Scanlon warned it creates risks for children walking to school in darker mornings. Globally, this matters less for markets and more for coordination. Nineteen states have already passed standby legislation to switch immediately if Congress acts, while Hawaii, Arizona, and U.S. territories could opt out entirely. That means even a federal law leaves America’s clock map fragmented. For global businesses trading with the U.S, that patchwork is the real complexity to watch, and not the daylight-saving debate itself. Bottom line: the House delivered a rare bipartisan win. Now, the Senate is the real test.

The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a 308-117 vote, paving the way for states to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time. The bill now heads to the Senate, where similar efforts have stalled. Supporters cite economic and health benefits, while critics issued warning

America's clock debate enters its final round

Daylight saving time officially begins in North America on Sunday, March 9, 2025. People will be required to move their clocks forward by an hour. Meanwhile, in Europe, it begins on March 30, 2025. It then ends on Nov 2, 2025, in the US, and on Oct 26, 2025, in Europe and the UK. This is when you move your clock back by an hour. It can get pretty confusing. Here is a lowdown on the change in time.
Daylight saving time first came into force during World War I in 1916 and it was essentially Germany's idea. It was a way to save fuel and it clicked later with the rest of Europe and then the US in 1918.
<h2>When does daylight saving time start?</h2>
DST starts in the US on the second Sunday in March. At 2 am, people move their clocks forward by an hour.
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So while the time at that moment in your head is 2 am, it will now read 3 am. Similarly, when DST ends on the first Sunday in November, clocks are moved back an hour at 2 am.&nbsp;
However, daylight saving time has not been always the same. The timing of the change in time and the days have differed over the years. According to the US Naval Observatory (USNO), several statutes have been passed over the years marking the changes.&nbsp;
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The idea behind it is to make use of the extra daylight in the evening instead of using electricity. Benjamin Franklin, &nbsp;ambassador to Paris in 1784, claims to have come up with the concept of using daylight. However, as per historical records, it was only during World War I that it was officially adopted.
<h2>DST was cancelled but made a comeback</h2>
After World War I ended, DST was also cancelled since farmers were not happy with losing an hour of morning sunlight.
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This was despite President Woodrow Wilson advocating to make it permanent. However, on Feb 9, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt once again brought daylight saving time for the entire year. It was known as "War Time" at the time since World War II was going on.
But things once again got hot after the war ended, as states could choose whether or not to follow DST. This caused chaos, leading to the Uniform Time Act which told all states that had adopted DST that it would begin on the first Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday of October.

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Daylight saving time officially begins in North America on Sunday, March 9, 2025. People will be required to move their clocks forward by an hour. Meanwhile, in Europe, it begins on March 30, 2025. It then ends on Nov 2, 2025, in the US, and on Oct 26, 2025, in Europe and the UK. This is when you move your clock back by an hour. It can get pretty confusing. Here is a lowdown on the change in time. Daylight saving time first came into force during World War I in 1916 and it was essentially Germany's idea. It was a way to save fuel and it clicked later with the rest of Europe and then the US in 1918. When does daylight saving time start? DST starts in the US on the second Sunday in March. At 2 am, people move their clocks forward by an hour. Also Read: Daylight saving time: Why do some countries change their clock timings? So while the time at that moment in your head is 2 am, it will now read 3 am. Similarly, when DST ends on the first Sunday in November, clocks are moved back an hour at 2 am. However, daylight saving time has not been always the same. The timing of the change in time and the days have differed over the years. According to the US Naval Observatory (USNO), several statutes have been passed over the years marking the changes. Also Read: Trump pledges to scrap daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs The idea behind it is to make use of the extra daylight in the evening instead of using electricity. Benjamin Franklin, ambassador to Paris in 1784, claims to have come up with the concept of using daylight. However, as per historical records, it was only during World War I that it was officially adopted. DST was cancelled but made a comeback After World War I ended, DST was also cancelled since farmers were not happy with losing an hour of morning sunlight. This was despite President Woodrow Wilson advocating to make it permanent. However, on Feb 9, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt once again brought daylight saving time for the entire year. It was known as "War Time" at the time since World War II was going on. But things once again got hot after the war ended, as states could choose whether or not to follow DST. This caused chaos, leading to the Uniform Time Act which told all states that had adopted DST that it would begin on the first Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday of October.

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) announced that he would work to put an end to the practice of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), labelling it an "inconvenient" custom.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said, "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation."

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<h2>Daylight saving time: The century-old controversy</h2>

DST was introduced nationwide during World War I to conserve energy. Soon after, it was scrapped after public backlash, particularly from farmers.&nbsp;

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It resurfaced in 1967 as a federally regulated practice, though regions like Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several US territories chose not to participate, citing their unique needs. &nbsp;

Despite its long history, calls to abandon the biannual clock changes have grown in recent years.&nbsp;

In 2022, the then Democratic-controlled Senate advanced a bill which, like Trump's plan, wanted to do away with daylight savings and bring&nbsp;in a "new, permanent standard time."&nbsp;

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Another bill, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2022 — introduced in 2021 — seeks to make DST permanent, ensuring year-round brighter evenings. That bill, backed by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, passed the Democratic-led Senate but stalled in the Republican-controlled House. Rubio argued that permanent DST could reduce accidents, improve public health, and strengthen the economy.&nbsp;With Marco Rubio joining Trump's administration as Secretary of State, the DST debate may resurface in Congress.&nbsp;

"It's really straightforward. Cutting back on the sun during the fall and winter is a drain on the American people and does little to nothing to help them," said Rubio in a statement.

Advocates argue that daylight savings time negatively impacts health, safety, and productivity.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) announced that he would work to put an end to the practice of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), labelling it an "inconvenient" custom.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) announced that he would work to put an end to the practice of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), labelling it an "inconvenient" custom. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said, "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation." × Daylight saving time: The century-old controversy DST was introduced nationwide during World War I to conserve energy. Soon after, it was scrapped after public backlash, particularly from farmers. Also read | Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year' for second time, rings New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell It resurfaced in 1967 as a federally regulated practice, though regions like Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several US territories chose not to participate, citing their unique needs. Despite its long history, calls to abandon the biannual clock changes have grown in recent years. In 2022, the then Democratic-controlled Senate advanced a bill which, like Trump's plan, wanted to do away with daylight savings and bring in a "new, permanent standard time." Also read | After Meta, Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund Another bill, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2022 — introduced in 2021 — seeks to make DST permanent, ensuring year-round brighter evenings. That bill, backed by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, passed the Democratic-led Senate but stalled in the Republican-controlled House. Rubio argued that permanent DST could reduce accidents, improve public health, and strengthen the economy. With Marco Rubio joining Trump's administration as Secretary of State, the DST debate may resurface in Congress. "It's really straightforward. Cutting back on the sun during the fall and winter is a drain on the American people and does little to nothing to help them," said Rubio in a statement. Advocates argue that daylight savings time negatively impacts health, safety, and productivity. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump pledges to scrap daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs 

Several countries like the United States, Canada and Cuba are preparing to set their clocks back by an hour on Nov 5. It is because of a custom known as daylight saving time or simple daylight time, and in some countries like the United Kingdom, it is known as summer time.&nbsp;

Amid this, the debate has once again emerged in the US whether this practice should be followed or not. But what exactly is daylight saving time? Here’s what we know:

<h2>What is daylight saving time (DST)?</h2>

It is a practice of advancing clocks, typically by one hour, during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.&nbsp;

Usually, to implement DST, clock timings are changed in two ways. In late winter or spring, the clocks are set forward by one hour, known as ‘spring forward’. In autumn, clock timings are set back by one hour to return to standard time, known as ‘fall back’.

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Most of North America and Europe follow this custom, while the majority of countries elsewhere, especially those close to the equator, do not.

<h2>When does daylight saving time end?</h2>

DST will end on Nov 5 in the United States and its neighbouring countries at 2:00 am local time. To end DST, all the clocks will be simply turned back by an hour. It started on Mar 12 when clocks were turned forward in North America by an hour at 2:00 am local time.&nbsp;

The UK and the European Union countries have already ended their DST on Oct 29. Usually, DST starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November in North America.&nbsp;

<h2>Countries that practice DST</h2>

Most of North America and Europe, including the US, Canada and Cuba follow this practice. However, not all states and territories in the US follow DST. Exceptions include Hawaii and most of Arizona – except for most of the Navajo Nation – which do not observe daylight saving time. American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also observe permanent standard time.

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The United Kingdom practices daylight savings. Australia also changes its clocks&nbsp;on the first Sunday of October. However, many countries worldwide have adopted and rejected it multiple times.

In March, Egypt announced that it would reintroduce DST after seven years to rationalise energy. Japan also considered adopting it for the 2020 Olympics but later rejected it due to technical challenges.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Several countries like the United States, Canada and Cuba are preparing to set their clocks back by an hour on Nov 5. It is because of a custom known as daylight saving time or simple daylight time, and in some countries like the United Kingdom, it is known as summer time.

Several countries like the United States, Canada and Cuba are preparing to set their clocks back by an hour on Nov 5. It is because of a custom known as daylight saving time or simple daylight time, and in some countries like the United Kingdom, it is known as summer time. Amid this, the debate has once again emerged in the US whether this practice should be followed or not. But what exactly is daylight saving time? Here’s what we know: What is daylight saving time (DST)? It is a practice of advancing clocks, typically by one hour, during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. Usually, to implement DST, clock timings are changed in two ways. In late winter or spring, the clocks are set forward by one hour, known as ‘spring forward’. In autumn, clock timings are set back by one hour to return to standard time, known as ‘fall back’. Also Read | Germany bats for Ukraine's EU membership, says formal talks could get greenlit next month Most of North America and Europe follow this custom, while the majority of countries elsewhere, especially those close to the equator, do not. When does daylight saving time end? DST will end on Nov 5 in the United States and its neighbouring countries at 2:00 am local time. To end DST, all the clocks will be simply turned back by an hour. It started on Mar 12 when clocks were turned forward in North America by an hour at 2:00 am local time. The UK and the European Union countries have already ended their DST on Oct 29. Usually, DST starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November in North America. Countries that practice DST Most of North America and Europe, including the US, Canada and Cuba follow this practice. However, not all states and territories in the US follow DST. Exceptions include Hawaii and most of Arizona – except for most of the Navajo Nation – which do not observe daylight saving time. American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also observe permanent standard time. Also Read | Elon Musk warns Rishi Sunak against killer robots, advanced forms of AI The United Kingdom practices daylight savings. Australia also changes its clocks on the first Sunday of October. However, many countries worldwide have adopted and rejected it multiple times. In March, Egypt announced that it would reintroduce DST after seven years to rationalise energy. Japan also considered adopting it for the 2020 Olympics but later rejected it due to technical challenges. (With inputs from agencies)

Daylight saving time: Why do some countries change their clock timings?

Daylight saving time(DST) is also known as summer time in some countries it is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise time.&nbsp;Typically regions that uses daylight saving time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time.

Most areas of North America, Europe and some areas in the Middle East, while the most area of Asia and Africa don&#39;t observe Daylight saving time.

DST clock shifts sometimes complicate timekeeping and can disrupt travel, billing, record keeping, medical devices, heavy equipment, and sleep patterns. Computer software often adjusts clocks automatically, but policy changes by various jurisdictions of DST dates and timings may be confusing.

It is believed that Daylight saving time practice was the idea of Benjamin Franklin in 1978 &nbsp;while serving as the US brand Ambassador to France. In Franklin&#39;s calculation Parisians could save more than 96 million lives each year in the cost of candles (about $200 million in today&rsquo;s dollars) if they simply shifted their clocks back an hour each spring to make better use of the extra daylight.

This year it will happen on 5th of November but in many parts of American people have already shifted their clocks one hour ahead after 31 October.&nbsp;

It has been in a debate that how useful this practice actually is, Century ago, when DST was introduced, more daylight was a good thing because it meant less use of artificial light, helping to save energy. Modern society, with its computers, TV-screens, and air conditioning units uses more energy, no matter if the Sun is up or not. Today, the amount of energy saved from DST is negligible.&nbsp;

 
The only advantage you have now is you get longer evenings and less artificial lights.&nbsp;

Daylight saving time(DST) is also known as summer time in some countries it is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer.

Daylight saving time(DST) is also known as summer time in some countries it is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise time. Typically regions that uses daylight saving time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time. Most areas of North America, Europe and some areas in the Middle East, while the most area of Asia and Africa don't observe Daylight saving time. DST clock shifts sometimes complicate timekeeping and can disrupt travel, billing, record keeping, medical devices, heavy equipment, and sleep patterns. Computer software often adjusts clocks automatically, but policy changes by various jurisdictions of DST dates and timings may be confusing. It is believed that Daylight saving time practice was the idea of Benjamin Franklin in 1978 while serving as the US brand Ambassador to France. In Franklin's calculation Parisians could save more than 96 million lives each year in the cost of candles (about $200 million in today’s dollars) if they simply shifted their clocks back an hour each spring to make better use of the extra daylight. This year it will happen on 5th of November but in many parts of American people have already shifted their clocks one hour ahead after 31 October. It has been in a debate that how useful this practice actually is, Century ago, when DST was introduced, more daylight was a good thing because it meant less use of artificial light, helping to save energy. Modern society, with its computers, TV-screens, and air conditioning units uses more energy, no matter if the Sun is up or not. Today, the amount of energy saved from DST is negligible. The only advantage you have now is you get longer evenings and less artificial lights.

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