{"id":8476,"date":"2026-03-30T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bioclockconsortium.org\/?p=8476"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:24:55","slug":"bioclock-in-the-spotlight-as-we-switch-to-daylight-saving-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bioclockconsortium.org\/en\/news\/bioclock-in-the-spotlight-as-we-switch-to-daylight-saving-time\/","title":{"rendered":"BioClock in the spotlight as we switch to daylight saving time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we transition into daylight saving time once again, the biological clock takes center stage in public discussion. Several BioClock researchers recently had the opportunity to share their expertise in national media, offering insights into the historical roots of daylight saving time, its societal impact, and its consequences for our biological clock.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Daylight Saving Time and Why It\u2019s Time for a Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Together with Universiteit van Nederland, Maaike van der Rhee<\/a> explores how daylight saving time first started and became embedded in Dutch society. Although originally introduced for economic and energy-saving reasons, modern research increasingly shows that these benefits are limited. They are far outweighed by negative biological effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the UniNL video, she explains why a transition to permanent standard time\u2014or even natural time (the time zone that most closely aligns with the sun)\u2014fits better with our biological rhythms. Permanent standard time ensures that our internal clock stays synchronized with the natural light-dark cycle, supporting healthier sleep, improved alertness, and more stable daily functioning, as well as a lowered risk of several health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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