Despite the government shutdown, the time change will proceed as scheduled, affecting states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 mandates this bi-annual time change, and it is not dependent on government approval or annual budgets.
It’s already Fall, which means it’s that time of year when it’s dark by 6:00 p.m.
are among the states that must switch to daylight saving time.
The government shutdown does not exempt citizens from changing their clocks, as this can be done without approval or funding.
Americans continue to express frustration with the time change, but it remains a federal law.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time remains in effect despite government shutdown.