On November 2, 2025, daylight saving time ended. In other words, the clocks “fell back” an hour, beginning at 2 a.m. local time. Only until March 2026 will the time return back to daylight savings. However, the topic of daylight savings is controversial among many: Is it really necessary?

At Granada High School, students hold differing opinions about the usefulness and effectiveness of daylight saving time.

Kat Schade (11) shared her views on the seasonal time changes.

“I don’t really support daylight saving time,” Schade said.

She explained that the earlier sunsets make the days feel much shorter.

“It gets dark way too early and the day feels like it’s over at five,” she said.

Schade also mentioned that the darker evenings can make staying productive more difficult.

“It makes schoolwork harder to do because I’m more tired after the sun goes down,” she said.

While the time change doesn’t drastically affect her sleep schedule, Schade admitted that it still leaves her more tired during the school day.

“It doesn’t really change my sleep schedule that much, but I feel more tired during class and after school,” she said.

Overall, she believes that the constant adjustments are unnecessary.

“[Daylight saving time] only lasts a couple of months and it makes you extra tired unless you get used to it. Then, once you are used to it, it changes back. Also, not every country has daylight savings, so it really changes nothing,” Schade explains. 

However, not all students share the same view. Anushka Rana (11) expressed that she doesn’t mind the shift in time.

“It just works, so I’m okay with it,” Rana said.

When daylight saving time comes back in March, she enjoys the longer daylight hours that come with it.

“I like having more sunlight in the evening because it makes my days feel longer and it feels like I have more time,” she explained.

Rana also noted the extra daylight allows her to be more active outdoors.

“Daylight saving makes it easier to do outdoor activities. In the winter time, I have to come home from school and I don’t really like to walk my dog when it’s late and there’s less light,” she said. 

However, the time change doesn’t interfere with Rana’s rest or focus.

“The time change doesn’t really affect my sleep schedule. My sleep schedule is already kind of messed up already, so it doesn’t affect it that much,” she said.

Overall, students at Granada continue to have divided opinions of the time shift. Some enjoy the extended daylight hours while others feel the adjustments disrupts their routines. However, the debate over whether daylight saving time is worth it remains ongoing.