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It’s time to go back an hour with the end of daylight saving time next month.

When does daylight saving time end in 2024?

Daylight saving time ends on November 3rd, after having started on March 10th.

The clocks will be turned back, meaning everyone will gain an hour.

When is daylight saving time in 2025?

The next DST cycle will begin on March 9, 2025 and end on November 2, 2025.

How does the time change affect sleep?

The change in weather can have different effects on sleep and health.

According to Forbes, “it’s better to go back with daylight saving time than spring.”

Our bodies operate on a circadian rhythm that helps govern our brain’s operations, according to Forbes.

Sleep medicine physician Christopher Winters said, “Although daylight saving time eventually feels better as we acclimate to it, when we’re on daylight saving time, these problems never completely go away,” according to Forbes.

Therefore, the end of daylight saving time is a positive thing for sleep.

Even though the end of daylight saving time is better for you, there is still an adjustment period that can be tough.

According to Forbes, for those with a regular sleep schedule this adjustment only lasts a few days, but for those with problems like sleep apnea and insomnia, the time change can exacerbate existing problems.

To get through the adjustment period as smoothly as possible, it’s important to stick to your regular sleep schedule, going to bed at the same time, according to Forbes.

Other effects of the summer time change

According to the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the time change that occurs with the start and end of daylight saving time can increase the risk of certain health problems.

“The scientific evidence points to sharp increases in the adverse health consequences of changing the clocks, including heart attacks and stroke,” said sleep expert Adam Spira, according to John Hopkins.

The time shift has also been associated with an increased risk of mood disorders and hospital admissions.

According to Healthline, there is an increase in traffic accidents on the Monday after daylight saving time starts, but there is a decrease on the Monday after daylight saving time ends.

Tips for adapting to the time change

• Get some natural light during the day, sit near a window or go outside, according to Healthline.
• According to Healthline, get at least seven hours of sleep a night and maintain a consistent sleep schedule for the week after the switch.
• The week before the time change, go to bed five to ten minutes later each day to gradually adjust to the coming change, according to Healthline.
• After the time change, avoid naps, according to Today. If you do take a nap, keep it to between 15 and 20 minutes.