health
March 8, 2026
USA: Millions of Complaints Due to Time Change and Disrupted Sleep
Most residents of the United States moved their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, effectively shortening the day to 23 hours. This transition to daylight saving time regularly causes millions of complaints due to disrupted sleep and early morning activities that are now performed in the dark, writes AP.
TL;DR
- Most of the United States shifted clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time, shortening the day to 23 hours.
- The change causes millions of complaints due to disrupted sleep and early morning darkness.
- Surveys indicate that only one in ten American adults support the current system of changing clocks twice a year.
- Permanent daylight saving time would cause late sunrises in winter, while permanent standard time would result in very early sunrises in summer.
- Experts warn of increased risks of fatal car accidents, heart attacks, and strokes following the time change.
- Morning light is crucial for biological rhythms, and permanent standard time is considered the best solution for health and safety.
- The Senate passed a bill for permanent daylight saving time in 2022, but the House of Representatives has not confirmed it.
- Reasons for the lack of political agreement include complexity for the airline industry and a proposed compromise of a 30-minute permanent shift.
- One suggestion for employees is to start work an hour later on Mondays to allow for more sleep.
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