Clock Changes Takes a Toll on Sleep, With Younger Generations Most Disrupted

When looking into how much of an impact the clock change has on people the morning after, one thing is clear: everyone’s sleep patterns are affected. In fact, people fall asleep on average 37 minutes later than the previous night, and wake up 34 minutes earlier. While losing sleep isn’t easy at any age, those in their twenties likely felt it the most, losing half-an-hour more than everyone else thanks to an extremely late bedtime and a seeming inability to sleep in.

Sleep patterns remained inconsistent in the days following the time change as people struggled to return to their regular bedtimes and wake times, and those in their twenties again seemed to be affected the most. Unable to get their sleep patterns under control, this cohort continued to fall sleep more than 20 minutes later than normal, yet woke up only 5 minutes later – missing critical rest. By the third week, sleep patterns for all age groups were still not back to normal, with bedtimes 3 minutes later and wake up times still 14 minutes earlier than average.

Sleep Score – calculated based on an evaluation of a user’s total sleep time, time awake, sleep cycle, plus physical and mental recovery – was at the worst level for weeks after – and again, people in their twenties appeared to be most affected. When looking at the seven-day Sleep Score average, the twenties age group demonstrated the slowest score recovery rate, while older age groups adapted much quicker.

Useful Tips to Help You Recover for a Good Night’s Sleep

The time transition clearly affects the sleep patterns of all age groups long after the clocks change, but for younger generations, prioritising sleep management during this time couldn’t be more important. Sleep is essential for rest and repair of our body, as well as good physical and mental health^[2].

In recognition of the clock changes, Sleep scientist and Samsung Wellness Council member, Vanessa Hill, shares useful tips in collaboration with Samsung Health on how to harness technology to understand your sleep patterns and habits for a better night’s rest as the clocks change.

Creating an ideal sleep environment is critical to a good night’s sleep.

Later this month, a Samsung Health app update^[3] will make this possible by receiving insights into the key factors that influence sleep quality, including temperature, humidity, air quality and light intensity via a Sleep environment report^[4] – leveraging Samsung’s home-based technology and the power of its extensive device ecosystem. With a better understanding of how your environment affects sleep, you can easily optimise your room conditions for an improved night’s rest.

In addition to perfecting your sleep environment, understanding how activity levels can impact sleep quality is key.

Samsung Health updates also bring enhancements to Energy Score, which provides an indicator of how much energy users can expend throughout the day. In addition to sleep and heart rate, a new detailed factor about activity – Activity Balance – will help you understand overall conditions in greater detail by evaluating the consistency of activity levels based on recent data from the past 2 weeks.

It can be helpful to understand how you’re sleeping and then make necessary adjustments through sleep coaching.

Sleep Coaching^[5] makes this simple by seamlessly tracking your sleep patterns over 7 days and assigning a sleep animal based on the results. With a personally tailored coaching program, develop healthy habits and routines that set you on a positive path to achieving your sleep goals.

[1] Findings analysed sleep data of Samsung Health users via Galaxy Watch series and Galaxy Ring during DST in the spring of 2024.

[2] https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

[3] Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition. Certain features may vary by market, carrier or paired device.

[4] Sleep Environment report feature will be available on smartphone with One UI 7 and Samsung Health app version 6.29.5 or later.

[5] Requires sleep data of at least 7 days, including 2 days off.

LONDON, U.K. – Jan. 13, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that Galaxy Ring is introducing two new larger sizes of 14 and 15, to now range from sizes 5 to 15^[1], and will soon be available in 15 additional markets starting in February ^[2], bringing the total to 53 markets. Starting today, Samsung is also updating the Samsung Health app^[3] to provide advanced features that help you take steps to improve your night’s sleep, going beyond analysing sleep patterns from the previous night. These updates include the Sleep environment report, Sleep time guidance, and Mindfulness tracker. With this expansion, Samsung is reaffirming its commitment to helping customers improve how they approach sleep through innovative technology, ensuring more people can benefit from its cutting-edge solutions.

Galaxy Ring, built for comfort with a lightweight fit and extended battery life, simplifies everyday wellness with a particular emphasis on sleep. Since its global launch in July 2024, Galaxy Ring has expanded to 38 markets, including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, U.K. and USA. Galaxy Ring will soon be available in 15 additional markets, including Cyprus, Czech, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Taiwan, Vietnam and Zambia. Also, it will be offered in eleven sizes, ranging from 5 to15, including the two newly added larger options and in three colours – Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold.

In addition to the Galaxy Ring expansion, new updates to the Samsung Health app will provide more personalised and comprehensive health capabilities^[4]., supporting optimal sleep and goals for a healthier daily life.

Sleep time guidance^[5] suggests optimal bedtime tailored to unique sleep patterns, habits, and conditions. Going beyond sleep analysis, Samsung Health provides actionable insights for better sleep, recommending the most suitable sleep times based on a combination of your sleep quality and daily routines.

The new Mindfulness tracker^[6] empowers you to improve your mental health and achieve a better night’s sleep. You can monitor your moods and follow Samsung Health’s guides for breathing exercises and meditations, all easily accessible within a single tracker.

New sizes of Galaxy Ring will begin to roll out for purchase starting January 22. Find your perfect fit at home with a free sizing kit when you order a Galaxy Ring from Samsung.com/uk/ or visit a nearby Samsung store.

[1] Availability of Galaxy Ring sizes and colours may vary by market.

[2] The feature will be available in the second half of 2025.Requires wearing either Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring for a minimum of three consecutive nights of sleep data tracking.

[3] Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition. Certain features may vary by market, carrier or paired device.

[4] Availability may vary by market, carrier or model.

[5] The feature will be available in the second half of 2025.Requires wearing either Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring for a minimum of three consecutive nights of sleep data tracking.

[6] Samsung Health Mindfulness tracker is intended for general wellness purposes only. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Certain features may vary by market, carrier or paired device.