Neeti Sharma Neeti Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Do we lose an hour of sleep in november?

I saw a post on Instagram about people losing an hour of sleep in November. I'm already struggling with my sleep schedule, so this concerned me. Is this a common thing globally, and does it impact us here?

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Swami Prasad Swami Prasad Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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In India, our external clocks do not change in November. I find that practicing simple pranayama before sleeping helps keep my mind steady and my sleep deep, regardless of seasonal transitions.

Ritika Sen Ritika Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Actually, daylight saving ends in November in the West, which actually gains them an hour, but here in India, we don't follow DST at all. My doctor mentioned that keeping a consistent circadian rhythm is vital for metabolic health, so we should focus on fixed sleeping hours.

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Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hamare yahan November mein samay nahi badalta hai ji. Thand badhne lagti hai toh log jaldi sote hain bas, baaki ghadi ka samay bilkul wahi rehta hai.

Manish Tewari Manish Tewari Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

There is no timezone change in India, so sleep remains unaffected. If you are experiencing sudden changes in your sleep patterns or feeling excessively tired in winter, it's safer to consult a physician for a proper checkup.

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Riya Deshmukh Riya Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, we don't lose any sleep in India during November. For my PCOS, I try to get a solid 8 hours of sleep no matter the month, as any disruption can trigger hormonal flares. Take care of your sleep cycle.

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