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Daylight Saving Time Sparks Debate Over Health and Sleep

3/6/2026

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Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday in most of the United States, creating a 23-hour day.
Polls show about half of Americans oppose the current daylight saving system.
Some states have passed laws to adopt permanent daylight saving time.
Proposals would let states choose between daylight saving and standard time, potentially improving public health by better sleep and fewer accidents.
Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time.

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Story summary

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday in most of the United States, creating a 23-hour day.
Polls show about half of Americans oppose the current daylight saving system.
Some states have passed laws to adopt permanent daylight saving time.
Proposals would let states choose between daylight saving and standard time, potentially improving public health by better sleep and fewer accidents.
Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time.