Map: These states have voted to keep daylight saving time all year long
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As of March 8, 2023, 18 states and the District of Columbia have voted to keep daylight saving time all year long. This means that in these states, the clocks will no longer be adjusted twice a year. Instead, the clocks will stay one hour ahead of standard time throughout the year.
The states that have voted to keep daylight saving time all year long are:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Utah
- Vermont
The District of Columbia has also voted to keep daylight saving time all year long.
The movement to keep daylight saving time all year long has been gaining momentum in recent years. Supporters of the change argue that it would provide more daylight hours in the evenings, which would be beneficial for businesses, recreation, and public safety.
Opponents of the change argue that it would disrupt sleep patterns and could lead to health problems. They also argue that it would be unfair to states that do not want to keep daylight saving time all year long.
It is still unclear whether the federal government will allow states to keep daylight saving time all year long. The current law requires states to change their clocks twice a year.