Daylight Saving Ends: Extra Sleep, Body Clock Shifts

0:00Daylight saving time wraps up this weekend for folks in the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. At 3 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th, clocks fall back one hour, handing everyone an extra 60 minutes of sleep. Smart phones and gadgets adjust automatically, but grab those old school watches and kitchen timers yourself. Darker evenings hit right away, cutting into afterwork vibes and pushing us inside sooner, especially with autumn chill rolling in. Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory skipped the switch entirely, keeping things steady. Aussies dig the bonus shed eye, but it messes with sleep cycles for some, sparking nighttime restlessness and even depressive moods that linger weeks. Later, according to studies, our body clots run a tad longer than 24 hours, so falling back feels easier than springing ahead. Less chaos than the forward shift, say sleep experts, with brighter mornings nudging us out for exercise and resetting rhythms. Pro tips include tweaking clocks before bed, chasing morning sunlight and sticking to your routine.

1:06This 100-plus year ritual started in World War I to save energy, though some spots worldwide are dropping in now. Mark October 4th for the clocks to jump forward again and soak up those lighter dawns in the meantime. That's the story for today. Adelaide News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.