A lot of people forget to change their clocks twice a year and therefore don’t like switching from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time. Starting in the fall of 2023 Daylight Saving Time could possibly become permanent in Oklahoma when lawmakers in Washington D.C. make the change federally. 

“I would get rid of the time change as long as it stays in Daylight Saving Time,” Will Blood, senior, said.

The sun setting later in the afternoon is wonderful, because I have that extra daylight to do everything I need to do and I personally like to wake up while it’s still dark outside. It is also good for other people. Parents can run their errands and kids can play outside a little longer. 

“Our children get home from school, then they can play outside and be active,” Blake Stephens, state senator, said in a NBC News article.

 The extra hour in the afternoon could mean safer trips home for students, more time spent outdoors and other health benefits. It is also argued that there would be economic benefits. 

“I get a lot done when saving time starts because there’s more sunlight,” Emma Hoffman, junior, said.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) says that Standard Time should be adopted instead. “Daylight saving time disrupts the body’s natural circadian rhythms and impacts sleep. Standard time provides a better opportunity to get the right duration of high-quality, restful sleep on a regular basis, which improves our cognition, mood, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being,” Jennifer Martin,  AASM President, said in a Desert News article.

“I prefer Standard Time over Daylight Saving Time, I like the sun going down earlier,” Imiyah Littlejohn, sophomore, said.

The change would affect all states differently. In the northern states the sun wouldn’t be out until 8:30-9:30 a.m. if Daylight Saving Time were to be permanent. The darkness could potentially be dangerous for early morning workers.