Map Shows Which Countries Use Daylight Saving Time vs. Those That Don’t
Summary
Most countries in the world do not use daylight saving time (DST), which is the practice of changing clocks twice a year to extend evening daylight. While the United States, Canada, and many European countries still observe DST, many nations in Asia, Africa, and South America have stopped using it or never adopted it.Key Facts
- Daylight saving time involves moving clocks forward in spring and back in fall to make better use of daylight.
- The U.S. and much of Canada, plus most European countries, continue to observe DST.
- Countries like China, India, Japan, Brazil, Russia, and most of Africa do not use DST.
- Some countries, including Russia, Brazil, Iran, and Mexico, have ended daylight saving time in recent years.
- One reason some countries avoid DST is that near the equator, daylight hours vary little throughout the year.
- The U.S. House has passed a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but it still needs Senate approval.
- Supporters say DST can help businesses and recreation by offering longer evenings, while critics highlight potential health problems.
- During the 1970s energy crisis, the U.S. tested year-round DST but stopped after public pushback.
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