Southern California Reverts to Standard Time
Clocks roll back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, shifting sunsets earlier while federal debate over permanent daylight saving continues.
By Riya Ross ·
Residents of Southern California will gain an extra hour of sleep and face earlier darkness starting Sunday morning as daylight saving time concludes. The shift occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks revert to 1 a.m., restoring Pacific Standard Time across the region.
While many digital devices will adjust automatically, analog clocks, watches, and some vehicle dashboards require manual resetting. The change alters daily light patterns, with the sun rising at approximately 6:13 a.m. and setting around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges drivers to exercise caution as evening darkness arrives earlier. Motorists should slow down near school zones and bus stops, while pedestrians are advised to wear reflective clothing and carry flashlights.
Fire departments use this seasonal change as a prompt for household safety checks. Officials recommend testing smoke alarms, reviewing home escape plans, and verifying the battery status of carbon monoxide detectors.
Federal law dictates these biannual shifts, setting the spring change for the second Sunday in March and the fall change for the first Sunday in November. Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several U.S. territories do not participate in the schedule.
The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14 by a vote of 308 to 117. The bill, designated as H.R. 139, seeks to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the need for yearly clock adjustments. The measure now sits in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
President Donald Trump has publicly urged senators to approve the House bill. On Truth Social, he argued that the Senate is allowing the legislation to fail despite majority support for more evening light. His stance on the issue has fluctuated, moving from opposing the practice in late 2024 to backing permanent daylight saving time in 2025.
Opponents of the House bill warn that permanent daylight saving time would force students and commuters in northern states to travel in the dark during winter months. Unless Congress alters the current law, clocks will move forward again at 2 a.m. on March 14, 2027.
Source: MyNewsLA (City News Service)
