Daylight Saving Time Isn't Observed in These U.S. States, Territories That Don’t ‘Fall Back’

Daylight Saving Time Ends

On Sunday, at 2 a.m. the majority of the U.S. will turn the clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends for the year. However, some U.S. states and territories do not observe Daylight Saving Time. For them, this change doesn't occur.

Generally, the start time change happens the second Sunday in March at 2 a.m. local time. The conclusion of DST is the first Sunday in November.

When Daylight Saving Time ends, it gets dark earlier in the evening. However, sunrise is later in the morning.

States That Don’t Observe Daylight Saving Time

Arizona

In 1968, Arizona voters voted to end Daylight Saving Time. However, it was repealed in 1973. Once again, in 1983, Arizona voters rejected Daylight Saving Time. The Navajo Nation does observe Daylight Saving Time leaving most of the state on MST during summer months.

Hawaii

Hawaii doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time because the state doesn’t see a significant change in daylight hours throughout the year due to its location near the equator.

Territories

American Samoa

American Samoa does not observe Daylight Saving Time because it is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Guam

Guam does not observe Daylight Saving Time because it is located near the equator and doesn’t experience significant changes in daylight hours throughout the year.

Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands do not observe Daylight Saving Time because they are located near the equator and don’t experience significant changes in daylight hours throughout the year.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico does not observe Daylight Saving Time because it is located near the equator and doesn’t experience significant changes in daylight hours throughout the year.

U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands do not observe Daylight Saving Time because they are located near the equator and don’t experience significant changes in daylight hours throughout the year.

Benefits of Continuing Daylight Saving Time

There are many benefits to keeping Daylight Saving Time year-round, including:

• Reduced crime rates
• Fewer traffic accidents
• Improved mental and physical health
• Increased opportunities for outdoor recreation
• Energy savings