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Poll: Is Daylight Saving Time Still Necessary?

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday at 2 a.m.

 

It’s time to spring forward again! Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., so don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour. It’s also the Vernal Equinox, the first day of Spring.

Did you know?

  • Even though a good majority of people say “Daylight Savings Time,” the correct term is “Daylight Saving Time,” according to TimeandDate.com.
  • Two U.S. states, including Arizona and Hawaii, don’t observe Daylight Saving Time. The same goes for American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, all U.S. territories.
  • Benjamin Franklin was the first American who advocated for Daylight Saving Time when he realized in 1784 that while people burned more candles at night during the summer, many slept past dawn. His plan would literally “save daylight.”
  • Daylight Saving Time was officially implemented in 1895 as a way to cut back on the need for candles and other light artificial lights during the summer months.
  • Though it’s still in effect in most U.S. states, many experts say it’s no longer necessary.National Geographic reported in December that several studies in recent years prove that Daylight Saving Time doesn’t actually save energy—and it might even result in an energy loss in the long run.

Do you think Daylight Saving Time is still necessary? Take our poll and tell us what you think in the comments section, below.

  • Do we still need Daylight Saving Time?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes
        10 (35%)
    • No
        17 (60%)
    • Other. (Share it in our comments section)
        1 (3%)
    Total votes: 28
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Daylight Saving Time, Daylight Savings Time, and March 10 Daylight Saving Time
What are your thoughts on Daylight Saving Time? Tell us in the comments.

Michael O'Fallon

8:21 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012

I don't think it's necessary, but only if they make the new permanent time "Daylight" time. I love it in the summer when it's 8:00pm and still light! :-)

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