Is permanent daylight savings time really the best way to go for every state? Some research indicates that not every state will benefit equally from permanent daylight savings time. A 2026 government poll said that 64% of Americans would prefer not having to change their clock time twice a year, experts in public health believe that going to permanent Standard Time is much healthier than going to permanent daylight savings time. Getty Images Getty ImagesUltimately, if this comes into law, it looks like the benefits will not be evenly distributed across the United States. If the only reason you want permanent daylight savings time is because you're tired of changing your clock every six months.