standard time
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An alternate idea would be to keep California on permanent standard time, which is allowed under federal law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Permanent standard time would make it so Los Angeles’ latest sunset of the year would be at 7:09 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
About 56% of U.S. adults are in favor of it, while 42% prefer permanent standard time, which would provide more sunshine each morning, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted last year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Instead, the group representing sleep doctors favors permanent standard time, saying it aligns best with a human’s circadian rhythm, meaning your body’s natural clock.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
If you know the difference between "sun time" and standard time, the sun-dial can be referred to with a fair amount of accuracy and many people regard it as a curiosity.
From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low
