Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Clocks will move back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday as most of America returns from daylight saving time to standard time. This year, daylight saving began on March 9, shifting clocks forward by one hour.
History and Public Opinion
The practice of daylight saving time started in 1918 as a fuel-saving measure during World War I. Since then, it has gradually lost popularity among Americans. According to a recent AP-NORC poll, less than half of adults support the current system, while 47% oppose it.
Who Observes Daylight Saving Time?
- All U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii currently observe daylight saving time.
- These states will adjust their clocks back one hour on Sunday.
How to Ease the Transition
Kenneth Lee, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist, advises beginning to adjust your sleep schedule a few nights before the change.
- Push back bedtime by 15 to 20 minutes each night starting several nights before Sunday.
- Set clocks back on Saturday evening to get used to the new time.
- Adjust meal and coffee times along with the new bedtime.
- Avoid consuming extra caffeine, as it might disrupt sleep.
Advice for Parents
"For parents with young children, the same gradual approach applies: change clocks early and push back bedtime several nights prior," says Lee, who has two young sons.
Author’s Summary
Gradually adjusting sleep and daily routines before the clock change can help ease the transition from daylight saving to standard time.