US EditionWhat You Can Do Now to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time
Hundreds of millions of Americans will set clocks forward one hour on March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time observed by most U.S. states except Hawaii and Arizona.
- On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m., when clocks move forward to 3 a.m. following the schedule set for the second Sunday in March.
- Congress and federal agencies shape the timing, with the Sunshine Protection Act failing to clear the full process; federal law requires states to observe DST or standard time, while the U.S. Department of Transportation oversees time zones.
- Research shows short-term health and safety risks tied to the spring shift, with studies linking it to heart attacks and deadly crashes; Dr. Keisha Sullivan advises going to bed 15 minutes earlier and avoiding caffeine six hours before sleep.
- Millions of Americans will feel the immediate effects, losing an hour of sleep and seeing later evenings; set analog clocks Saturday night, note most devices auto-update, and check smoke alarm batteries.
- Historical trials of permanent DST raised safety concerns after the 1974 experiment caused dark morning commutes and child fatalities, while at least 31 states seek year-round DST under the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - With Daylight Saving Time approaching, the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving warns residents about the risks that can be caused by the time change. March 8th, at 2 AM is when Daylight Saving takes place. Clocks will be set 1 hour forward resulting in longer hours of daylight. With [...]
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Source: AngelicaMari79 / Getty STATEWIDE–Hoosiers will have to get ready to “spring forward” at 2 am on Sunday March 8 due to daylight saving time. One Indianapolis doctor breaks down how this time of year can have negative health impacts on people and what to do about it. “We see a lot of children undergo significant sleep challenges during this period,” said Dr. Harish Rao, Associate Director of the Pediatric Sleep Program at Riley Hospital fo…
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