Despite the government shutdown, states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware must switch to daylight saving time, as mandated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
As fall arrives, the early darkness sparks collective frustration, reminding us that it's time to change our clocks. However, most Americans' desire to abandon this twice-yearly time change is unlikely to be fulfilled, as both state and federal governments seem unwilling to change the habit.
The government shutdown is not an excuse, since citizens can change their clocks without needing approval of annual budgets.
are among the states that must switch to daylight saving time, following the federal law.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time persists despite government shutdown.