NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Daylight saving time ends as clocks turn back an hour
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Standard time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, requiring Americans to set their clocks back one hour for the fall and winter months. Health experts recommend gradual bedtime adjustments and morning sunlight exposure to help the body adapt to the disrupted schedule.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The one-hour shift alters daily schedules for work and school without changing official start times, which can disrupt sleep routines and impact s for millions of residents.
Key Facts
- Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, requiring clocks to be set back one hour.
- Standard time will remain in effect until March 14, when daylight saving time returns.
- Changing bedtimes by 15 minutes nightly in the days leading up to the time change can help the body adjust.
- Morning sunlight exposure or sitting by windows helps reset the circadian rhythm for healthy sleep.
- Circadian rhythms influence sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, stress hormones, and metabolism.
- The American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine support adjusting to standard time annually.
- Work and school start times remain unchanged despite the one-hour clock adjustment, causing potential schedule disruptions.
- Individuals with seasonal affective disorder often struggle during the fall and winter due to shorter days and less sunlight.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAssociated Press“Reported on sleep adjustment strategies and health organization guidance.”OrganizationAmerican Medical Association“Health organization noting best practices for annual time adjustments.”OrganizationSenate“Undecided on the future of daylight saving time legislation.”OrganizationAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine“Health organization emphasizing brighter mornings and less light at night.”