The Very Simple Reason Why New Jersey Doesn’t Do Daylight Saving Time (Along with THIS State)

New Jersey does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) largely due to legislative proposals that have stalled and its alignment with neighboring states that have not yet adopted DST changes. Similarly, Hawaii also does not observe DST, primarily because of its geographical location near the equator where daylight hours vary little throughout the year.

The Simple Reason for No DST in New Jersey and Hawaii

1. New Jersey has repeatedly considered legislation to adopt permanent daylight saving time but has not passed laws to do so yet. It remains on Eastern Standard Time year-round, largely because federal approval and coordination with neighboring states such as New York and Pennsylvania are required for any permanent change. Without alignment with these neighbors, switching would create logistical challenges for travel and commerce.
2. Hawaii does not observe DST because its tropical location near the equator means the length of day and night remains almost constant year-round. Hence, changing clocks yields little benefit. Hawaii stays on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time throughout the year without seasonal shifts.

Key Points

1. Only Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii officially do not participate in Daylight Saving Time in the continental U.S. states and territories like American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands also avoid DST.
2. New Jersey’s decision is influenced by the need for federal approval and regional coordination for time changes.
3. Legislative initiatives to end clock changes and establish permanent DST or standard time are underway in many states, but New Jersey’s efforts remain in committee without enactment.

In summary, New Jersey abstains from DST mainly due to legislative hurdles and the need for interstate synchronization, just as Hawaii avoids it naturally because of its geographical daylight stability.

Sources

(https://www.jagranjosh.com/us/trending/us-time-changes-1860001105)
(https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/daylight-saving-time-ends-early-in-2025-heres-the-exact-date-to-set-your-clocks-back/articleshow/123770948.cms)
(https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5464355-daylight-saving-time-which-states-want-to-stop-changing-the-clocks/)
(https://www.transportation.gov/regulations/daylight-saving-time)
(https://ddnews.gov.in/en/why-does-trump-want-to-make-us-daylight-saving-time-permanent/)