Daylight Saving Time Remains in Effect
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are among the states that must switch to daylight saving time.
Despite the government shutdown, the time change is not affected, as citizens can adjust their clocks without needing government approval.
It’s already Fall, which means it’s that time of year when it’s dark by 6:00 p.m.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 remains in effect, and most Americans will continue to observe the twice-yearly time change.
- State and federal governments seem unwilling to abandon this habit.
- The government shutdown is not an excuse for not changing clocks.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time remains in effect despite government shutdown.