It's that time again 😐
- Thread starter Ruthanne
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oscash
Senior Member
- Location
- Sydney - Australia
Our daylight shift will be April 5th, 2026, till 4th October 2026. I'm so looking forward to it as we have had a really hot Summer
and it will be nice to get up when the days are cooler.
and it will be nice to get up when the days are cooler.
CaliS
girl next door
- Location
- West Coast, USA
Already??!! 
Where HAS the time gone?
Where HAS the time gone?
Cobalt Cadence
New Member
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
Oh thank you so much for posting that!!!!! I wouldn't really have known until it was too late. Sort of deep into a project so not paying too much attention to time!
hearlady
Homebody
- Location
- N Carolina
Imogene
Senior Member
- Location
- Middle Tennessee
Ugh is right, but I don’t pay much attention to it, unless I have to be somewhere.Ugh! But, thank you for the reminder @Ruthanne .
I am guided mostly by the horses internal clocks —- they know when it’s time to eat and I had better not be too late feeding them
That said, I am much better at springing ahead, than I am at falling back.
RuralKanuck
Member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
I see that British Colombia is moving ahead for the last time this Sunday and then NOT going back come fall, just wish here in Ontario they would do the same. My dog and I never did mentally change, I even did not change my bedroom clock but the the rest of local world did and it totally buggers me up. A left over thing from the war years its long overdue to do away with it!
Capt Lightning
Well-known Member
- Location
- Historic Buchan, Scotland
British summer time starts March 29th.
Aunt Bea
SF VIP
- Location
- Near Mount Pilot
What is that about?
Jules
SF VIP
Our province, BC had voted for year round Daylight Saving Time 6 or 7 years ago. Because of covid and WA, OR & CA unable to implement their change because they needed congressional approval, BC held off. We are now going to year round daylight saving time. It’ll be called Pacific Time.
Currently, only Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii observe permanent standard time and do not participate in daylight saving time. However, 19 states have passed laws to adopt year-round daylight saving time, pending federal approval.
WikipediaStates with Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Legislation
As of 2026, several states have passed laws or resolutions to observe daylight saving time (DST) year-round, but they cannot implement these changes without federal approval. The following states are notable for their efforts:| STATE | YEAR OF LEGISLATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2018 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Texas | 2025 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Oklahoma | 2024 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Colorado | 2022 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Alabama | 2021 | Passed resolution for year-round DST |
| Georgia | 2021 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Minnesota | 2021 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Mississippi | 2021 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Montana | 2021 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Idaho | 2020 | Passed legislation for year-round DST (Pacific time zone only) |
| Louisiana | 2020 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| South Carolina | 2020 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Utah | 2020 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Wyoming | 2020 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Delaware | 2019 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Maine | 2019 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Oregon | 2019 | Passed legislation for year-round DST (Pacific time zone only) |
| Tennessee | 2019 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
| Washington | 2019 | Passed legislation for year-round DST |
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I don't know
Apparently many health professionals agree with you.
From what I read, if a state wants permanent Standard Time - no problem (like Arizona, Hawaii), they can have it with passage by the state.
DST is another issue…. if you care to read the following:
The U.S. government does not officially prefer Standard Time for everyone; however, there is significant support among health experts and the public for making Standard Time permanent due to its health benefits. Currently, states can choose to remain on Standard Time or observe Daylight Saving Time, but federal law prohibits states from adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time without a change in legislation.
WikipediaGovernment Preference for Time Policies
Current Federal Law
The U.S. government does not have a uniform preference for either permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time (DST). Federal law, established by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, requires states to observe DST but allows them to opt out and remain on permanent standard time. Currently, only Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii observe permanent standard time.Public Opinion
Recent polling indicates a growing preference among Americans for permanent standard time. In 2025, 48% of respondents favored permanent standard time, while only 24% supported permanent DST. This trend suggests that many Americans are dissatisfied with the biannual clock changes.Health and Safety Considerations
Health experts, including organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, advocate for permanent standard time due to its potential health benefits. Studies have shown that permanent standard time could reduce health issues related to circadian rhythm disruptions, such as obesity and stroke.Legislative Efforts
While there have been numerous proposals to adopt permanent standard time, few have gained traction in Congress. The debate continues, with various states considering legislation to eliminate the clock changes altogether. However, without federal action, the current system of changing clocks twice a year remains in place. Wikipedia