as the cooler weather settles in and the days grow shorter the topic of daylight saving time that is DST is making headlines once again this biannual ritual where we adjust our clocks by 1 hour is a familiar routine for many Americans however not all states participate in this practice in fact there are a few notable exceptions where clocks won't fall back this year and Pennsylvania could soon join this group daylight saving time is set to end on November 3rd 2024 at 2: a.m. when clocks will be turned back 1 hour this change means that sunsets will come earlier and mornings will be darker as we move deeper into fall and winter yet in some states this shift won't occur Arizona and Hawaii are well known for not participating in DST and this also applies to US territories like Puerto Rico Guam American samua and the US Virgin Islands why do these regions opt out of changing their clocks the reasoning largely comes down to their geographical locations Arizona and Hawaii due to their proximity to the equator experience relatively consistent daylight throughout the year making the biannual clock adjustments unnecessary the consistent daylight minimizes the impact of DST on their daily lives the debate over daylight saving time isn't knew critics areu that the tradition is outdated suggesting that it no longer serves its original purpose of conserving energy some studies even point to potential health risks associated with the clock changes such as disruptions to sleep patterns and increased risk of heart attacks the American Medical Association supports the idea of a yearround standard time citing benefits for public health and circadian rhythms Pennsylvania has been contemplating where to follow the example of these states and territories a report from pen live discussed the potential benefits of eliminating DST including better alignment with natural sleep cycles and possible reductions in energy consumption however for now Pennsylvania will continue the practice and adjust clocks as scheduled in November for Ohioans and many others across the country the end of daylight saving time will mean an extra hour of sleep when the clocks fall back this adjustment is a brief respite before the days continue to shorten until the winter solce on December 21st which marks the shortest day of the year in summary while some regions have chosen to foro the clock changes associated with Daylight Saving Time the debate continues about whether such practices should be modernized or even eliminated entirely as we prepare to adjust our clocks this fall it's a good time to reflect on whether these traditions still serve their intended purpose or if they are indeed outdated stay subscribed for more videos