Sunrise Shift: Daylight Saving Time Begins
The time change aims to conserve energy, with some states exempt, and experts recommend gradual adjustments to mitigate potential health risks, especially for children, promoting a healthy lifestyle during the DST period.
Clocks will "spring forward" one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, marking the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST), which will continue until November 2, 2025, aiming to conserve energy, a practice first established in 1918 during World War I.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized DST across the US, allowing states to opt out by state law, with Hawaii and Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) being the exceptions. As the time change approaches, experts warn of potential health risks, including increased heart attacks, strokes, and sleep disruption, advising people to gradually adjust their bedtime and maintain regular sleep schedules to mitigate these effects.
For families, helping children adjust to the new time requires promoting physical activity, serving healthy foods, and creating a sleep-conducive environment. By taking these steps, individuals can minimize the negative impacts of the time change and make the most of the longer daylight hours that DST brings, starting with the sunrise on March 9.
As the nation prepares for the time change, it's essential for everyone to be aware of the potential effects of DST and take proactive steps to adjust, ensuring a smooth transition into the new daylight saving schedule and making the most of the extra daylight hours that come with the sunrise.
