CINCINNATI (October 31, 2025) – On Sunday, November 2, Americans will ‘fall back’ as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. Yes, we gain an hour of sleep, but our internal clock doesn’t update like our smartphones. Even a one-hour shift can throw off sleep, mood and energy for few days.
Karthik Kanagarajan, MD, pulmonary and sleep specialist with The Christ Hospital Health Network, says the time change can contribute to interrupted sleep leading to tiredness, feeling sluggish and with earlier evening darkness can even trigger seasonal blues!
“Lack of sleep can increase mood disorders, depression, anxiety and even car crashes due to drowsy driving in the evening,” said Dr. Kanagarajan. “It’s important to know if the time change impacts you and to plan for Daylight Saving Time coming to an end.”
To maximize the benefits of an extra hour we gain from fall time change, AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) recommends the following:
•Go to bed at your usual bedtime.
•Just before getting into bed, set your clocks back one hour.
•Wake up at your standard wake time.
•Take note of how much better you feel after an extra hour of sleep.
•On the Sunday after the time change, your normal bedtime will be an hour earlier. Go to bed at this earlier time to reset your sleep schedule to achieve longer sleep.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.