Posted on 03/06/2025 7:42:16 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Like it or not, it’s almost that time again—when we sacrifice an hour of sleep but gain extra sunlight in the evening.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner, bringing the annual ritual of setting clocks ahead one hour. The time shift happens in March, marking the transition to longer, brighter days as we move closer to spring.
So, when exactly do we “spring forward”? This year, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. That’s when clocks jump ahead by an hour—meaning sunrise and sunset will each occur later in the day compared to Saturday, March 8.
The idea behind DST is simple: by shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening, we maximize natural light and cut down on artificial lighting use. While it may take a few days for sleep schedules to adjust, many people welcome the extended daylight hours.
Despite common misconceptions, the tradition didn’t start because of farmers. The idea of changing clocks to make better use of daylight dates back centuries, with Germany first adopting DST during World War I as an energy-saving measure. The United States followed suit in 1918, and after several adjustments over the years, the current system was signed into law in 2005. Today, DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
And in case you were wondering—it’s Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time (despite how often the latter is mistakenly used).
So don’t forget: when you go to bed on Saturday night, March 8, set your clocks ahead one hour to avoid any morning confusion. The extra evening daylight will be here before you know it!
In a large number of politicians promised to end this Bull $#it but they forgot after they got elected.
Insurance actuary tables show heart attacks and strokes spike for 2 weeks after each time shift along with accidental deaths and injuries.
Fro Grok
Yes, there’s evidence that heart attacks and strokes can spike after a time change, particularly with the spring daylight saving time (DST) shift when clocks move forward and we lose an hour of sleep. Studies have shown a noticeable uptick in cardiovascular events following this adjustment, likely due to the disruption of our circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.
For heart attacks, research—like a 2014 study published in Open Heart—found a roughly 25% increase in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction on the Monday after the spring DST change compared to other Mondays. The effect seems tied to sleep deprivation and stress on the body’s internal clock. The fall shift back to standard time, when we gain an hour, sometimes shows a slight decrease in heart attacks, though the data there is less consistent.
Strokes follow a similar pattern. A 2016 study from the American Academy of Neurology noted an 8% increase in ischemic stroke risk in the first two days after the spring DST transition, with the effect more pronounced in certain groups like older adults or those with existing health conditions. The disruption to sleep and blood pressure regulation is thought to play a role.
That said, the overall impact varies by population, health status, and how well people adapt to the change. It’s not a universal spike—some studies show smaller or no effects depending on location and sample size. Still, the general trend points to a short-term bump in these events post-time change, especially in spring.
If you want, I can dig into more recent data or specific studies on X or the web to refine this further. Let me know!
circadian rhythm effects
seasonal affective disorder
I thought we were going to ditch this stupid idea.. I guess not.
RE: I thought we were going to ditch this stupid idea..
Trump proposed it. But he has NO POWER to ulitaterally cancel it.
It requires an act of Congress. The practice of daylight saving time is governed by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which means any changes to it would need to be approved by Congress.
“I’m for keeping standard time.”
Dittoes ...
Being in New England, DST is a blessing.
The other animals don’t seem to care.
I like the way the ancient Romans marked time. From sunrise to sunset was divided into 12 equal parts and sunset to sunrise was also divided into 12 equal parts. the length of an hour changed each day and from place to place but stayed in tune with nature.
It is up to the states. Arizona exempted itself because they have the right to do so. I think Hawaii also exempted that state from daylight time.
Please make this the last time change, Congress. Daylight should be saved year-round!
Then why even bother with a national law?
Come Sunday the Pacific Coast will be on the same time as Arizona.
Standard time forever!!!
Shadows should point North at Noon!
If someone wants more daylight after work, get their employer to start 1 hour earlier - A good bargining point in negotiations.
Stop kids from boarding busses at hours before sunrise.
etc!
How many countries have DST?
Chavez had special time 1/2 hour different. Because he was Chavez.
Daylight should be saved year-round!
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To really save Daylight, up the time 1 hour each year for 12 years.
This will give the maximum Daylight savings.
I think there’s a national law because time zones are set at the federal level. Then within such federal regulations, states can decide about daylight time. That’s my understanding anyway.
Then the next question would be, can states decide on their own to have their own time zones. I don’t know the answer to that.
If the NeoCons have their way, they’ll be calling it “War Time” again.
I’ve always found it to be easier to adjust by moving my clocks by an hour when I wake up on the day before.
And then maintaining my personal schedule.
But then, I’m retired and don’t watch TV.
...and drinking starting at 9 AM in preparation for a 1 PM Eastern (10 AM Pacific) game.
Musk took a poll on X asking people what they would prefer. It was posted on Daily mail however most of the comments were just whining about oh Elon Musk is in charge of our government now blah blah blah. But most people prefer to stop changing the clocks and just leave it at daylight savings time. I agree it’s a ridiculous thing to be doing twice a year.
Most countries in the world DO NOT observe daylight saving time (DST). Only about a third of the world’s countries practice DST, with the majority of them located in Europe and North America.
Many countries have abolished the practice in recent years due to health concerns and other factors.
As of 2024, approximately 161 countries do not observe daylight saving time (DST). This means that only about a third of the world’s countries practice DST, with the majority of them located in Europe and North America.
I’m for DST. Who needs the sun to come up at 4:00 a.m.? I guess people who leave for work super early lol. I’d much rather have extra light in the afternoon/evening.
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