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How long has Arizona opted out of daylight saving time?
- Arizona has been opting out of daylight saving time for nearly 60 years, since 1968.
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Why doesn’t Arizona observe daylight saving time?
- In 1968, the Arizona State Legislature voted not to opt into the Uniform Time Act.
- This act made daylight saving time mandatory, pushing sunset one hour later.
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What is Arizona’s reasoning for not participating?
- Arizona residents experience triple-digit temperatures for months at a time.
- Earlier sunsets provide relief from the intense heat, making daylight saving time an impractical choice for the state.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Arizona Time Zone Overview
- 2. Arizona’s time zone vs. those of other US states
- 3. Other ways daylight saving time affects Arizona
- 4. Does Arizona change to Pacific Time during the year
- 5. Interesting facts about daylight saving time