4 Ways to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Start adjusting your schedule a few days before the change Shift your bedtime and wake time by 15–20 minutes earlier each day for three or four days leading up to the switch. This gradually aligns your body with the new time, so you only miss a small gap instead of a full hour.

Use morning light to reset your internal clock If you forget to prepare or the change has already happened, get sunlight first thing in the morning and eat breakfast at your new normal time. Light is a stronger reset button than caffeine.

Avoid napping on the Sunday after the change Power through the afternoon and go to bed at the new time. Napping will only delay your adjustment.

Stick to the new schedule consistently You will be adjusted in a day or two if you follow these steps. Your body’s circadian rhythm responds to routine, not the clock.