Trump Calls On Congress To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Trump on Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time, where clocks change twice a year, affects nearly 400 million people in North America. It’s been part of life in the U.S., Canada, and Cuba for over 100 years. But now, U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over daylight saving time (DST), calling on Congress to make the seasonal time shift permanent. The comments came shortly after lawmakers held their first hearing on the matter in more than three years.

“The House and Senate should push hard for more daylight at the end of the day,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks—a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!”

In 2022, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make DST permanent. However, the legislation stalled in the House of Representatives due to disagreements over whether to stick with standard time year-round instead.

With Republicans currently holding the majority in both chambers, there is renewed potential for the bill to be reintroduced or replaced with similar legislation.

Time Change Still in Effect—for Now

Any changes to the DST schedule would not take effect immediately. Under current law, daylight saving time in the U.S. ends on November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks are set back one hour. It resumes on March 8, 2026. The practice follows the familiar rule of “spring forward, fall back.”

Global and Historical Context

Daylight saving time is also observed in countries like Canada and Cuba, while nations such as Mexico have largely eliminated it. In the United Kingdom and across the European Union, DST—referred to as “summer time”—begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.

The shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, falls on December 21, 2025, with daylight varying significantly by region. Northern locations experience much shorter days, while southern areas still receive up to 10 hours of sunlight.

Origins and Controversy

DST was first proposed in the late 1800s by New Zealand entomologist George Hudson to make better use of daylight. Germany adopted it in 1916 during World War I to conserve fuel, and the United States followed in 1918. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized the practice across the country, though it allows states to opt out.

Despite common myths, the shift was not introduced to help farmers—many of whom actually oppose the change. Studies have shown minimal energy savings and have raised concerns over health risks. These include increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, and sleep disruption following the spring clock change.

A 2023 YouGov poll revealed that 62% of Americans favor ending the biannual time change. However, opinions are split: only 50% support staying on daylight saving time permanently.

State-Level Action

Not all U.S. states follow DST. Hawaii and most of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) remain on standard time year-round, as do several U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa.

So far, 18 states have passed laws to make DST permanent, pending federal approval. Until Congress acts, the clock changes will continue as scheduled.

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