Year-Round Daylight Saving or Standard Time? Science Says 1 Is the Best Option

Millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep this weekend as daylight savings ends for 2026 and clocks fall back. Simultaneously, Congress is considering a transition to permanent daylight saving time. While the time change occurs shortly, scientists suggest that moving to a permanent system is the best option for the country, providing a scientific alternative to the current practice of switching between standard and daylight saving time throughout the year.