It's just about time to switch back an hour because daylight saving time ends next month.

When does daylight saving time end in 2024?

Daylight saving time ends on November 3rd after beginning on March 10th.

The clocks are turned back so that everyone gains an hour.

When is summer time in 2025?

The next cycle of daylight saving time begins on March 9, 2025 and ends on November 2, 2025.

How does the time change affect sleep?

Changes over time can have different effects on sleep and health.

According to Forbes, “It is better to switch to Daylight Saving Time than to switch to Daylight Saving Time.”

Our bodies operate according to a circadian rhythm, which, according to Forbes, helps control what happens in our brain.

Christopher Winters, a sleep medicine doctor, said, according to Forbes, “While Daylight Saving Time eventually feels better as we get used to it, these problems never completely go away when we switch to Daylight Saving Time.”

For this reason, the end of daylight saving time has a positive effect on sleep.

Even if the end of daylight saving time is better for you, there is still a period of adjustment that can be difficult.

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

To get through the adjustment period as smoothly as possible, Forbes says it's important to stick to your regular sleep schedule and go to bed at the same time.

Further effects of the summer time change

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

“The scientific evidence suggests an acute increase in adverse health effects of the time change, including heart attacks and strokes,” said sleep expert Adam Spira, according to John Hopkins.

The time change has also been linked to a higher risk of mood disorders and hospitalizations.

According to Healthline, there is an increase in car accidents on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time begins, but there is a decrease on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time ends.

Tips for adapting to the time change

• Expose yourself to natural light during the day, sit by a window or go outside, says Healthline.
• According to Healthline, you should sleep at least seven hours a night and maintain a consistent sleep schedule in the week after making the switch.
• In the week leading up to the time change, go to bed five to 10 minutes later each day to gradually adjust to the upcoming time change, says Healthline.
• Avoid naps after the time change, says Today. If you take a nap, keep it for 15-20 minutes.