The change of the seasons means another major transition is coming: The clocks will change for the end of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5, giving us an extra hour in our day. It’s a more welcome change than the beginning of daylight saving time, which took place in March — then, we lose an hour of sleep. However, that extra hour might see you rising earlier or otherwise changing your sleep schedule.
.com spoke to sleep experts to get all the details on how the time change affects our schedule and what steps you can take in advance to avoid altering your routine too much. Why do we get an extra hour of sleep? The reason we change the clocks back is to get some extra light: As winter approaches, it gets darker earlier, which can throw off the circadian rhythms that moderate our sleep and are affected by light.