The debate over daylight saving time is back in the spotlight after the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would allow permanent daylight saving time if approved by the Senate and signed into law. For Californians, that could mean saying goodbye to the twice-yearly clock changes and keeping later sunsets year-round.
But what would that actually look like across the Golden State? We created a video showing how sunrise and sunset times would shift from Redding to San Diego if clocks stopped changing. The difference can be dramatic, with evening daylight lasting later into the day while winter sunrises arrive much later.
Watch the video to see how permanent daylight saving time could reshape mornings and evenings where you
live, and why a debate over clocks has become a debate over commutes, outdoor activities and even sleep. The Sunshine Protection Act still faces hurdles in the Senate, but the proposal is already prompting Californians to imagine a different rhythm for daily life.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: See how permanent daylight saving time would affect California cities
