Daylight Saving Time is almost here—Find out if your state wants to end it and how to prepare

Daylight saving time (DST) is just around the corner, bringing longer daylight hours—but also a lost hour of sleep. This year, DST starts on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. and will last until Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks will move back an hour. While some enjoy the extra evening sunlight, others find the change disruptive. As a result, many states have taken steps to eliminate DST altogether.

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Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?   

• World War I:  Introduced to conserve energy by maximizing daylight hours.
• World War II:  Reintroduced to support wartime efficiency.    
• 1966:  Became law under the Uniform Time Act, standardizing DST across the country.    
• Present Day:  Some argue it saves energy, while others see it as unnecessary and disruptive.

Daylight saving time was first introduced in the U.S. during World War I to conserve energy by making better use of natural daylight. It was reintroduced during World War II and later became permanent under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which standardized DST across the country. The idea was to save electricity, but today, studies suggest that the impact on energy use is minimal. Many people now see the twice-yearly clock change as more of an inconvenience than a benefit.

Some states want to end Daylight Saving Time

If you didn't know, not all states follow daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona remain on standard time year-round. Meanwhile, 20 states have passed laws or resolutions aiming to stop the time change. However, they cannot implement the change without approval from Congress.

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Which states want to stop Daylight Saving Time?

These states have taken steps to move away from the current system:    

• Oregon 
• Washington
• Idaho
• Montana
• Wyoming
• Utah
• Colorado
• Tennessee
• Louisiana 
• Alabama
• Maine
• Florida
• South Carolina
• Oklahoma
• Minnesota
• Illinois 
• Ohio
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• Georgia

Tips to adjust to Daylight Saving Time

Until your state makes a change, you'll still have to adjust to the time shift. The good news is that there are ways to make the transition smoother and minimize its impact on your daily life. If you find the time change disruptive, there are ways to make the transition easier.XXSince the time change can mess with our sleep and routine, here are some simple tips to prepare:

1. Go to bed earlier a few days before the change to help your body adjust
2. Expose yourself to sunlight in the morning to help reset your internal clock
3. Avoid caffeine and electronics before bedtime to improve sleep quality
4. Plan your schedule to avoid stressful tasks right after the time change
5. Adjust your clocks the night before so you wake up on the right time

By planning ahead, you can ease into the transition smoothly. While the debate over daylight saving time continues, for now, it remains a part of our yearly routine.