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US daylight saving time ends: Why does America still change clocks twice a year? The 1918 history behind the practice

US daylight saving time ends: Why does America still change clocks twice a year? The 1918 history behind the practice

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    Daylight saving time officially ended in the US on November 1, 2026, as clocks went back one hour. Most Americans gained an extra hour of sleep after the change occurred at 2am local time. President Trump has expressed a desire to eliminate the biannual clock changes yet Congress has not acted on…

    — The Economic Times

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The practice is followed across most US states and the twice-yearly clock change has remained controversial, with lawmakers continuing to debate whether the country should adopt daylight saving time throughout the year.

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US daylight saving time ends: Why does America still change clocks twice a year? The 1918 history behind the practice

The practice is followed across most US states and the twice-yearly clock change has remained controversial, with lawmakers continuing to debate whether the country should adopt daylight saving time throughout the year.

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Did we gain or lose an hour? Did time change last night? Here's what to know about Daylight Saving Time 2026

Daylight saving time officially ended in the US on November 1, 2026, as clocks went back one hour. Most Americans gained an extra hour of sleep after the change occurred at 2am local time. President Trump has expressed a desire to eliminate the biannual clock changes yet Congress has not acted on…

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