Summary
Some U.S. states and territories do not follow Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on Standard Time all year. Several U.S. territories also do not change their clocks.
Key Facts
- Daylight Saving Time moves the clock forward in spring and back in fall to extend evening daylight.
- Most U.S. states will continue to observe Daylight Saving Time in 2026.
- Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time because its location near the equator means daylight hours don't change much.
- Most of Arizona also stays on Standard Time due to its hot climate, except for the Navajo Nation, which follows Daylight Saving Time.
- U.S. territories like American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands do not change their clocks.
- The difference in time changes between regions can affect travel, business, and broadcasting schedules within the U.S.
