It’s time for the annual ritual known as “spring forward, fall back.” This fall, daylight savings time (DST) officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Nov. 5 — the same day as another annual ritual, the New York City Marathon. But there’s a growing awareness that DST is an antiquated relic from World War I, and … Read more
If you’re looking forward to more daylight in the evenings, this will be good news. If you enjoy sleeping, not so much. Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday for most of the U.S., meaning the majority of Americans will “spring forward” by setting their clocks ahead one hour. When is daylight saving time? Daylight … Read more
A recent online article from CNN argued that Daylight Savings Time disproportionately affects the sleep and health of minority communities. The piece, published on Friday by CNN Health reporter Jacqueline Howard, argued that Daylight Savings Time often disrupts sleep, throws off people’s circadian rhythms and can contribute to general health problems. And since people of color have … Read more
The time to “fall back” is upon us. On Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back by one hour, changing the local time to 1 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour earlier than it has been and there will be more light in the morning. Daylight Saving Time can … Read more