The upcoming shift from daylight saving to standard time in 2026 will occur earlier than last year, reviving a heated debate over its physical and daily impacts. <\/p>\n
The transition to winter time in 2026 will take place on October 25, which is earlier than in the previous year. During the night from Saturday to Sunday, hands must be turned back from 3:00 to 2:00, practically meaning an extra hour of sleep.<\/p>\n
Winter time is always introduced on the final Sunday of October, but the exact date varies each year. For comparison, clocks were moved on October 26 the year before, and not until October 31 in 2021. The next change, shifting back to summer time, will occur on the last Sunday of March 2027.<\/p>\n
A poll by the Pollster Research Institute shows that the majority of Poles do not support changing the clocks. 61 percent of respondents oppose such changes, while only 15 percent support them. At the same time, 51 percent of surveyed individuals believe that the time change negatively impacts their well-being. Merely 3 percent notice positive effects, and the issue holds no major significance for 46 percent of respondents.<\/p>\n
The idea of daylight saving time dates back to the 18th century and was meant to serve a better utilization of daylight. In Poland, this solution appeared during the interwar period, although it was canceled and reinstated several times over the years. Summer time began to apply permanently in 1977, and clocks have been shifted twice a year ever since.<\/p>\n
Although the time shift is only one hour, it often represents a clear disruption to the natural circadian rhythm for the body. Many people experience this as sleep problems, waking up at night, difficulty falling asleep, or general fatigue. Adapting to the new rhythm usually takes a few days, affecting children, seniors, and shift workers most heavily, though the effects can concern anyone.<\/p>\n
The time change affects not only rest, but also psychological well-being and daily efficiency. It can intensify irritation, lower concentration, and worsen moods, while reinforcing symptoms of seasonal depression in some individuals. Studies also indicate that right after the time change, the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents may rise, particularly during the transition to summer time when people sleep less. Work and study efficiency also drops in the first days following the clock shift.<\/p>\n
The time change has had both supporters and opponents for years. Supporters emphasize better matching of activities to natural light, whereas critics point to the deregulation of the biological clock. Experts compare this effect to mild jet lag, with children, elderly individuals, and people struggling with insomnia being the most vulnerable. Conversely, the advantage of transitioning to winter time consists of brighter mornings that make getting up easier for some people.<\/p>\n
Neurobiologist Patrycja \u015aci\u015blewska emphasizes that the time change leads to the temporary desynchronization of biological clocks within the body. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain, operating based on daylight information received from the eyes, adapts to the change relatively quickly, but peripheral clocks in other organs like the stomach or liver need more time because signals reach them through hormones among other ways. Therefore, people may feel worse for a few days after the time change. According to PAP reports, the expert recommends maintaining winter time and notes that morning daylight, especially blue light, helps synchronize biological clocks, with the highest concentration appearing in morning light. Thus, going out for a morning walk is worthwhile, even on an overcast day.<\/p>\n
The autumn time change in 2026 will happen earlier than last year, with clocks turned back on October 25. Although this means an extra hour of sleep, adjusting the time continues to connect with the deregulation of the daily rhythm, poorer well-being, and a drop in concentration for many people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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