Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially began early Sunday morning at 2 a.m., with clocks 'springing forward' by one hour across most of the United States, leading to a loss of an hour of sleep but resulting in longer evening daylight hours. This annual event has sparked a nationwide debate on the merits and drawbacks of DST, with some advocating for its permanent adoption and others calling for its abolition. A group of 12 bipartisan senators has introduced new legislation, the Sunshine Protection Act, aimed at making DST permanent, citing benefits such as reduced vehicle and pedestrian accidents due to better visibility and improved public safety. However, the time change has also been linked to negative health impacts, including an increase in heart attacks, strokes, and fatal accidents immediately following the shift. States like Arizona and Hawaii do not observe DST, and several states have proposed laws to abolish it. The debate continues as Americans adjust to the time change, with some expressing enjoyment of the extra hour of sunlight in the evenings, while others criticize the disruption to sleep patterns and overall health.
Freshman Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, reintroduced the Daylight Act. It would allow states to observe permanent daylight saving time if they choose. #Utah is among nearly 20 states with legislation pending. https://t.co/D6YuD8ovjh #daylightact #daylightsavingtime #standardtime
It's that time of year again: Americans are adjusting to the biannual time change and elected officials are looking to change the way states set their clocks. Link: https://t.co/BwkLhYMiME
Still don’t like daylight savings
NEW: California lawmaker introduces new bill to end daylight saving time https://t.co/jTKoqkNqFp
Attention sunshine lovers! The day after daylight savings may have cost us an hour of sleep, but fear not - we have officially emerged from the #BigDark & post 7pm sunsets are finally here! Make the most of this extra light & bask in the beauty of our local parks. #SunsetHillPark https://t.co/s8QzwoyVrG
Congress and sleep experts are at odds over permanent daylight saving time. While lawmakers debate the Sunshine Protection Act, sleep specialists advocate for a shift to permanent standard time. https://t.co/qXRrBPo4bV https://t.co/9YauYf4Hoi
Love the extra hour of sunlight, but time changes are an unnecessary nuisance. Congress should pass my legislation to allow states to observe Daylight Savings Time or Standard Time year-round immediately. https://t.co/B5bJ1m2CqR
California lawmaker introduces bill to end daylight saving time https://t.co/wn6L1VIXIr
Daylight saving time means we’re all exhausted today. I’m pushing to make daylight saving time permanent so we don’t have to keep changing these clocks!
California lawmaker introduces bill to end daylight savings time https://t.co/wn6L1VIXIr
If you ever wonder what eternity feels like, look no further that lawmakers trying to stop clocks from shifting twice a year. A Utah Congresswoman is trying to get the federal rule changed that stops the Beehive State from staying on DST all year long. https://t.co/dQfIplp9Mb
Millions of Americans lost an hour of sleep this weekend, but some of us lost an hour of our lives at the state of the union last Thursday!#sassywithmassie p.s. end the time change! https://t.co/17ocgQgmqL
Millions os Americans lost an hour of sleep this weekend, but some of us lost an hour of our lives at the state of the union last Thursday!#sassywithmassie p.s. end the time change! https://t.co/mIxhRmhi9u
If you hate it when it gets dark early, you're probably happy that the clocks jumped ahead an hour over the weekend. A sleep expert says daylight saving time is bad for our health. LISTEN: https://t.co/BEoo0YW7cl
Why California Isn’t Ready to Scrap Daylight Saving Time https://t.co/rzcyuhip6h
Daylight Saving Time: Everything You Need to Know https://t.co/uWHV6I9vIl
🕒 Daylight Savings Time 🕑 https://t.co/T5E93Tv6bf
Based on Twitter discourse I feel like I'm the only person that actually loves daylight savings time. I don't love the back and forth, but I love the later sunsets! Make this permanent.
Cancel Daylight Savings. — Signed father of two
Feeling groggy? Losing that hour of sleep because of the switch to daylight saving time can do more than leave you tired and cranky. It also could harm your health https://t.co/voDFSUVjCi
When we set our clocks forward in accordance with Daylight Saving Time, heart attacks spike by around 25%. And if you find yourself in the ER — you should know that healthcare workers tend to make more errors after the time change too. ➡️ https://t.co/874zln8BNL https://t.co/MeTgtfzflW
Daylight Savings Is A Scam https://t.co/zHCXNYLFPR
Day light savings is not my thing…
I am not a fan of daylight savings time. https://t.co/y9jJzS5Z6k
SPRING FORWARD | Early Sunday morning the clocks switched again, but how might this impact your internal clock. https://t.co/skztwBms8u
Americans Are Tired of Changing Their Clocks https://t.co/OYFNOzw71X
Experts say that the lost early morning sunlight of standard time will be missed. Morning sun is key to maintaining our circadian rhythms, sleep-wake cycles and overall health. https://t.co/pPXYAPli6B
Some people love it. Some people hate it. But daylight saving time still began this weekend. Make the most of its return with these tips: https://t.co/OAbD8HAim6
Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change. https://t.co/h27abuopHY
daylight savings time is statism https://t.co/cCRqzZCnZs
Daylight saving time begins: Which states want to stop changing the clocks? Read more: https://t.co/ZLKdRA4Oh8
Time to spring forward: How to make the most of the return of daylight saving time https://t.co/4eiXl8aMdt
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. But with longer days of sunlight come higher risks to health and safety. https://t.co/yjv5zVlt31 https://t.co/MHgjc4iSmj
Keep Daylight Savings Time or change to what?
Daylight Saving Time is here and so is my Daylist. Let’s make it permanent. https://t.co/QV4xPtFmQN
Sen. James Lankford, who co-sponsored the Sunshine Protection Act which would make daylight saving time the permanent time in the U.S., reiterated his call to “lock the clock” as most of the U.S. transitioned to daylight saving time overnight. https://t.co/pryY0biuui https://t.co/exAIECkEUq
Daylight saving time: Lawmakers tried to lock the clocks [last] year — what happened? https://t.co/kQMfwUF8tN
Daylight saving time: These 2 states didn't 'spring forward' this morning — here's why https://t.co/81OWMnvEEa
Feeling a little tired today? As you’ve definitely noticed by now, clocks jumped forward one hour this weekend for Daylight Saving Time! It’s possible Congress could vote on legislation to end time changes, but I want to hear from as many Texans as possible first:
Daylight savings 🚮
Honestly daylight savings caught me by surprise this year. Arizona be living their best lives not having to ever change their clocks.
The switch to Daylight Savings Time is pretty deadly, we all lose 40 minutes of sleep on average: 🚘Traffic accidents go up, costing $275M & 30 deaths 💥Workplace injuries increase significantly on Monday ⚡️It barely saves electricity … but it does reduce car accidents with 🐨 https://t.co/PdrunVZbpm
Daylight Savings Time just stole an hour of my life that I will never get back
Shoutout to the great state of Arizona, which does not "spring forward" — we were exempt from this morning's time change https://t.co/lLGmssRsUu
Did everyone (except those lucky enough to not have Daylight Savings Time) remember to set their clocks 🕰️ ahead an hour (“spring forward”)??? I still a couple in kitchen and cars 🚗 🚐 https://t.co/a3tzhPAYEV
Hey #CO08, quick question. Would you support legislation to make Standard time permanent, meaning no more changes?
Daylight Savings starts today! Congress needs to make Daylight Savings Time permanent so we can enjoy more sunshine every day.
Fuck daylight savings time. This better be the last fucking time we do this shit.
Daylight saving time is here to stay, at least until November. Central Texans recently shared how they feel about the time change with @tanradfordfox7: https://t.co/aPPqGplnOP https://t.co/zHEqf67B70
"Our national nightmare of springing forward and falling back just keeps recurring" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/2YKiUlcGNW https://t.co/9EDQODFIMe
daylight savings is theft can’t believe the gov just stole an hour of my life from me
Every year, Floridians and the nation grapple with the clock change chaos. But there's solid evidence supporting permanent Daylight Saving Time. Studies show that instituting permanent DST would reduce vehicle and pedestrian accidents (better visibility), improve public safety…
daylight savings hit different this year https://t.co/TdrPXUsorl
Daylight saving time begins today. Here's what you need to know https://t.co/iYs0rFbcSd
Waking up this morning to daylight savings time like https://t.co/Q47STZy4nl
Happy Spring Forward Day! https://t.co/O0osSqYh3Q
“In the days following the switch between Standard Time and Daylight Time, there’s a sharp uptick in strokes, cardiac arrests, fatal car accidents, robberies, and even suicide.” The clock change kills. So I wrote in @thehill about how we can fix this. https://t.co/Tk1ZBo0E1W
Last night Americans from Florida to Washington state lost an hour of sleep for no good reason. I have a bill that would stop this antiquated and ridiculous tradition of changing our clocks by making Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Daylight saving time officially arrived early this morning. How long will it take to regain the lost hour of daylight in the morning? https://t.co/KeovpeYxXW
Daylight Savings Time should be made permanent and we should double it.
Daylight Savings Time starts today — is anyone else looking forward to 7pm sunsets? ⏰☀️ Now, let’s discuss: should Daylight Savings Time be permanent?
As daylight saving time begins, here's everything you need to know https://t.co/FbEQBqz9Qq
Daylight saving time: These 2 states didn’t "spring forward" this morning — here’s why https://t.co/iGcklX97Xa https://t.co/YPAgl3yOmC
Hey Rhode Islanders! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour! Spring Forward! https://t.co/Jk4VBkRjOv
It’s #DaylightSavingTime! Across much of Canada, clocks will be turned forward by one hour to add an extra hour of daylight in anticipation of spring approaching! What will you do with your extra hour of sunlight? ☀️🕖 https://t.co/OBCZWIPfPo
Should we get rid of daylight saving time?
Austin, it's time to spring forward! ⏰ Don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead for #DaylightSavings to soak up the extra sunlight. 🌻☀ https://t.co/SynffXGoKJ
How to cope with Daylight Savings time blues 🤷♂️ https://t.co/sw5uuyPs2R
As Daylight Saving Time begins, remember an extra hour of sunlight would: ✅ Improve American’s mental health ✅ Encourage more outside physical activity ✅ Improve economic growth across the country It’s time we end the outdated practice of changing our clocks twice a year. https://t.co/QxaERB3PCU
This whole time change thing is stupid.
Abolish daylight savings time https://t.co/52pMlFDdFn
The twice a year idiocy of changing the clocks really needs to end.
Rubio, other lawmakers battle to make daylight saving permanent https://t.co/3WZA9gTJpR https://t.co/eEZWJg8D6M
Good morning, all. Happy MAR10 Day! And happy daylight savings time! https://t.co/X9taiKhl5L
Daylight Saving this Sunday morning means we get to experience the joy of changing all our clocks and then spending the next week trying to figure out if they're actually right. Good luck, friends! #TXwx https://t.co/Z7mD2PqZX7
Happy daylight savings to everyone out there. Feeling great and ready to take on the world! https://t.co/tHvSH0FqtY
Every year, Floridians and the nation grapple with the clock change chaos.But there's solid evidence supporting permanent Daylight Saving Time. Studies show that instituting permanent DST would reduce vehicle and pedestrian accidents (better visibility), improve public safety…
We should end Daylight Savings Time. It's silly. Whether I'm "springing forward" or "falling back" it's all quite disorienting. 😵💫 https://t.co/AhaUgQiVSY
IWe should end Daylight Savings Time. It's silly. Whether I'm "springing forward" or "falling back" it's all quite disorienting. 😵💫 https://t.co/zI6vqpTYfm
Feeling groggy after losing an hour of sleep last night? 😴 Here's how experts say you can make the spring forward shift a bit easier. https://t.co/MyxVtKE1r1
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead today! https://t.co/3gjXYrtqjV
Daylight Saving begins today, which means warmer weather is right around the corner! Remember to set your clocks forward, Terriers! 🐾 💐 ⏰ https://t.co/x8PscbikxL
Daylight saving time is literally kiIIing us. Changing the clocks has been statistically linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, mood disturbances, hospital admissions, inflammatory markers, and fatal traffic accidents. Why do we keep doing this to ourselves? https://t.co/UwNLBxwO1f
Good morning! Did you set your clocks forward one hour? Do you even have a clock anymore?
lol daylight savings time fucking sucks
Daylight savings this Sunday morning means we get to experience the joy of changing all our clocks and then spending the next week trying to figure out if they're actually right. Good luck, friends! #TXwx https://t.co/MpW9qCvbEq
Good morning South Florida. ⏰ Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour? https://t.co/Wy8Z08HoiB
A Permanent Daylight Savings Is Being Pushed By U.S Senators Again via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/NjmYjtjiUG
I love Daylight Saving Time and am very happy to give up an hour of sleep for another hour of sunshine every day for the next eight months. It's Standard Time that's the enemy. It's Standard Time that deserves our scorn. Today is a good day!
I love Daylight Savings Time and am very happy to give up an hour of sleep for another hour of sunshine every day for the next eight months. It's Standard Time that's the enemy. It's Standard Time that deserves our scorn. Today is a good day!
Abolish daylight savings time.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead this daylight savings day, Iowa. Let’s make every minute of sunshine count! https://t.co/solJnVsqJ3
Daylight saving time begins: Which states want to stop changing the clocks? https://t.co/7YY09EYniU https://t.co/31GHSeiYah
When you spring forward this weekend, it should be the last time we change the clocks. Congress needs to pass the Sunshine Protection Act and #LockTheClock once and for all! https://t.co/j00wzaPy5J
Q: Mexico got rid of daylight saving time. Should the U.S. end it, too? Answer: YES https://t.co/QGS4SSGezB
Ready for an extra hour of daylight? Make sure you moved your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time! https://t.co/RHX9p3tiE8 https://t.co/IUD1wX9Bhj
Sun's starting to rise and wake up on this first morning with Daylight Saving Time. Who's excited for a later sunset now?! 🙋 https://t.co/UQV67GaWaS
📣 #NY21: Remember to set your clocks ahead as we #SpringForward one hour! ⏰
Many of us are excited about having more light in the evenings after the clocks sprang forward overnight. Doctors aren’t. Here’s how to navigate the time change. https://t.co/LPlvjvglnH https://t.co/LPlvjvglnH
Daylight saving time is here, and that means 8 p.m. Texas sunsets are happening soon. https://t.co/tsnUw4Rbc2
The 2 states that don't do daylight saving — and how they got rid of time changes for good https://t.co/RGb2ovXptW
With a few adjustments, you can make this year’s daylight saving time a little easier on yourself. READ MORE: https://t.co/vF8OhSAdx6
California State Legislator Proposes Ending Daylight Saving Time https://t.co/BRENxmqEMg
US Senators Make New Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent https://t.co/To9n5RcSx5
US SENATORS MAKE NEW PUSH TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT (Reuters) A group of 12 bipartisan senators said on Friday they are making a new legislative effort to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-annual changing of clocks. https://t.co/9kFCbMxPld
The sun sets an hour later today! Did you remember to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour? https://t.co/cd5XTq07OH
the time change causes a statistically significant uptick in deaths, accidents, and domestics for the next week give or take. more sun, but at what cost?
Daylight Savings time has officially started, moving clocks forward by one hour (adding an extra hour of sunlight in the evening). https://t.co/lbTe9cJZam
Happy Daylight savings
Daylight savings time has officially started, moving clocks forward by one hour. https://t.co/5pT2xgxnlC
Change the clocks! https://t.co/twSBh822NH
What states do not have Daylight Saving Time? Where time won't change today https://t.co/iyXgS6RtTl https://t.co/ZUvdDeraUV
Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., with an hour of sleep vanishing in most of the U.S Details here: https://t.co/5uEy8A0gmr
An end to ‘springing forward’? Laws to abolish daylight saving time proposed in these states Read more: https://t.co/9sgmwlQ9tD
Arizona and Hawaii don't do daylight saving — here's how they got rid of time changes for good. https://t.co/KR3XZ7SzcL
These tips will help you ease your way into the time change. https://t.co/Jif0cxoAMR
Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., an hour of sleep vanishing in most of the U.S. https://t.co/0icKXuqZq8
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead before bed tonight! Most of America “springs forward” early Sunday morning for daylight saving time. https://t.co/WTK0NdbT28
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this weekend! Tap here to learn the history behind the time change -> https://t.co/kVy1j2hZMX https://t.co/0B3XdfmEXH
Goodnight Friends, don't forget about the clocks moving forward tonight. https://t.co/sZ1O0wsH65
Stop changing clocks. It's stupid and it kills people. https://t.co/SFzKWjJSUV
Don't forget to set your clocks forward by one hour tonight. We'll lose an hour of sleep but gain more glorious sunlight in the evenings. Here's the history behind daylight saving time. https://t.co/Y7il4xHeZa https://t.co/G1J0JoVdjI
Just a friendly reminder to "Spring Forward" one hour before you go to bed tonight. Time officially changes early Sunday morning at 2 a.m. #BeSafe everyone! https://t.co/hlEyq5N8BE
#DaylightSavingsTime begins tonight! At 2 AM we’re springing forward; don’t forget to adjust your clocks ⏰
Floridians are sick of changing their clocks because we all want more sunshine. It’s time to lock the clock once and for all. #DST #LockTheClock