daylight saving time
Understanding Daylight Saving Time: Why Americans Turn Clocks Back and How It Impacts Daily Life
Nov 02, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Americans have returned to standard time as daylight saving time concluded on November 2, requiring clocks to be set back one hour. This biannual time adjustment, which began in 1918 to optimize daylight and conserve energy, affects sleep patterns and daily routines across most of the United States until March 2026, when clocks will move forward again.
Americans Divided Over Daylight Saving Time: Poll Shows 47% Oppose Biannual Clock Changes
Nov 02, 2025 12:53 pm CST
A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that 47% of Americans oppose the current daylight saving time system requiring biannual clock changes, while only 12% support it. If forced to choose one permanent time, 56% would prefer year-round daylight saving time with more evening light, despite research suggesting standard time offers better health benefits for human circadian rhythms.