Key facts
- The US will revert to standard time on Sunday, March 14.
- The House of Representatives voted to end the twice-yearly clock change in July.
- Critics note later sunrises in winter mornings would affect commuters and children traveling to school.
The United States will return to standard time on Sunday at 2 a.m. ET, continuing until March 14, despite President Donald Trump's sustained efforts to persuade lawmakers to make daylight saving time permanent. The House of Representatives passed legislation in July to end the practice, but the Senate has not advanced the bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated there is no clear path forward for the legislation due to a lack of consensus and limited time remaining in the session. Critics of permanent daylight saving time argue it would result in later sunrises during winter mornings, impacting commuters and children traveling to school.