Not everybody will be ‘springing forward’ this Sunday. Find out which states will not see their clocks change.
Daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect at 2am local time this Sunday, with clocks moving forward one hour, giving most Americans one less hour in bed but one more hour of sunshine to enjoy. That is until November when clocks go back once again. However not all states take part in this time change. DST was implemented in the U.S. in 1918 during WWI as a way to save energy. Since then, amid repeals, federal laws and exemptions, many states have proposed the idea of scrapping the practice, preferring to stick to Standard time or abide by DST permanently. Most of the proposals have been unsuccessful. Currently, only two states do not observe DST, Arizona and Hawaii. Arizona permanently switched to Standard time in 1968. Due to its scorching temperatures, DST in Arizona is widely considered to be counter-productive. The average spring temperature in the state is 90°F, while average summer temperatures can reach a staggering 112°F. Most people living in Arizona prefer to do their activities in the cooler evening hours, and DST would mean intense heat and sunshine late into the evening.
