press release
Published: 12 March 2025

Spring clock change: UK needs to permanently stick to Standard Time

Doctor Eva Winnebeck, Lecturer in Chronobiology, and Professor Vikki Revell, Associate Professor in Translational Sleep and Circadian Physiology at the University of Surrey, on why the UK needs to permanently stick to Standard Time. 

“The shift into Daylight Saving Time is nearly upon us and with it the disturbances of our sleep and other daily rhythms from having to get up an hour earlier for the next seven months. While many enjoy the perceived benefits of longer evenings, the scientific evidence - as highlighted in our recent British Sleep Society statement  - strongly advocates remaining on Standard Time all year round. Sticking to Standard Time isn't just a matter of preference: it's a crucial decision for the benefit of both our collective sleep and circadian health.” 

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