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It's time to 'fall' back into standard time! Sunday, Nov. 3, marks the end of daylight saving time as clocks slide back an hour until the spring. It's important to note the amount of daylight does not increase. Rather, time is shifted to accommodate for the changing sun angle during the winter months. The Great Debate The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized daylight saving time, but the time-change origin dates back much further. Railroads introduced standard time zones in the U.S. and Canada in 1883. The Standard Time Act of 1918 made this official and also established daylight saving time, a controversial idea at the time. Daylight saving time was repealed in 1919, but standard time zones remained. It was re-established nationally during World War II, and after the war, its use varied by state. Where we stand Forty-eight states currently operate under daylight saving time, the exceptions being Arizona and Hawaii. As of 2024, at least 30 states have considered or are considering legislative measures pertaining to daylight saving time. None of those bills or laws can take effect until there is a federal repeal of the congressional act.Alabama passed an act to make daylight saving time permanent in May 2021 but is still waiting approval from Congress. Permanent DST Daylight saving time has long been a contentious issue, sparking debate and controversy. Regardless of preference, the time change is all about making the best use of daylight.Sure there are pros and cons, who doesn't get excited over an extra hour of sleep? The real issue lies in our internal clocks aligning with the sunrise and sunset times. If Alabama instituted daylight saving time permanently, the sun would rise closer to 8 a.m. in January. For the latest Birmingham weather information and Central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch WVTM 13 News.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.
It's time to 'fall' back into standard time! Sunday, Nov. 3, marks the end of daylight saving time as clocks slide back an hour until the spring.
It's important to note the amount of daylight does not increase. Rather, time is shifted to accommodate for the changing sun angle during the winter months.
The Great Debate
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized daylight saving time, but the time-change origin dates back much further.
Railroads introduced standard time zones in the U.S. and Canada in 1883. The Standard Time Act of 1918 made this official and also established daylight saving time, a controversial idea at the time. Daylight saving time was repealed in 1919, but standard time zones remained. It was re-established nationally during World War II, and after the war, its use varied by state.
Where we stand
Forty-eight states currently operate under daylight saving time, the exceptions being Arizona and Hawaii.
As of 2024, at least 30 states have considered or are considering legislative measures pertaining to daylight saving time. None of those bills or laws can take effect until there is a federal repeal of the congressional act.
Alabama passed an act to make daylight saving time permanent in May 2021 but is still waiting approval from Congress.
Permanent DST
Daylight saving time has long been a contentious issue, sparking debate and controversy. Regardless of preference, the time change is all about making the best use of daylight.
Sure there are pros and cons, who doesn't get excited over an extra hour of sleep? The real issue lies in our internal clocks aligning with the sunrise and sunset times.
If Alabama instituted daylight saving time permanently, the sun would rise closer to 8 a.m. in January.
For the latest Birmingham weather information and Central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch WVTM 13 News.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.
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