Permanent standard time is the optimal choice for health and safety: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement

Position

It is the position of the AASM that the United States should eliminate seasonal time changes in favor of permanent standard time (ST), which aligns best with human circadian biology. Evidence supports the distinct benefits of ST for health and safety, while also underscoring the potential harms that result from seasonal time changes to and from daylight saving time (DST).

Citation

Rishi MA, Cheng JY, Strang AR, et al. Permanent standard time is the optimal choice for health and safety: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(1):121–125. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10898