Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Will Trump take action to make it permanent? Which do you prefer?

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 am. local time, when Americans will “fall back” one hour to 1 am. The shift marks the return to standard time for most of the United States, bringing earlier sunsets and a bit more morning light, at least for a while. Exceptions include Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii, which do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa also remain on standard time year-round. While the change means an extra hour of sleep for many, it also reignites a long-running national debate over whether to end the biannual clock changes altogether. Supporters of reform argue that switching between time systems twice a year is outdated and costly. Studies have estimated that the disruption causes billions of dollars in lost productivity and energy inefficiency each year. President Donald Trump has hinted at interest in streamlining government operations under his “efficiency agenda,” and some allies have suggested that making DST permanent could align with that goal. Although there is no official action pending, speculation has swirled on social media that Trump might attempt to enact permanent daylight time through executive order, a move that would likely face limits under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which grants Congress the final authority over national time standards. Public opinion remains divided. Polls consistently show that around 60% of Americans want to stop changing the clocks, but they split over which system to keep: Should we move to permanent daylight time or permanent standard time. Several states, including Florida and Tennessee, have already passed legislation seeking to make DST permanent, but these measures cannot take effect without federal approval. Readers: Which do you prefer? Permanent Standard Time Permanent Savings Daylight Time Switching twice a year Leave your comments below: