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Culture / 4 hours ago

Why school start times vary so widely across Latin America

Across Latin America, school start times range from 6 a.m. in Colombia to 10 a.m. in Uruguay. Across Latin America, school start times range from 6 a.m. in Colombia to 10 a.m. in Uruguay. While it might seem like a small detail, the hour a student begins class can make a big difference in how they learn, sleep, and grow. Sleep experts have long warned that early school starts clash with adolescents' natural rhythms. Teenagers biologically tend to fall asleep later and wake up later, making those pre-dawn routines a real struggle.

Data on global sleep patterns shows that the average wake-up time worldwide clusters around 7-00 AM, with regional variations reflecting cultural habits and work-life structures.Despite differences, most populations are up and active by 9-0

World / 19 weeks ago

Global wake-up call: New data reveals 7:00 am as the world’s alarm clock

People across continents begin their day as the sun rises, with the average wake-up time gathering around 7:00 am local time. By 9:00 am, the majority of the world's population is active and engaged. This uniformity in wake-up behaviour is rooted in a mix of cultural traditions, biological circadian rhythms, and economic structures. For instance, countries with early school and work start times tend to report even earlier wake-up patterns, while nations with later working hours or siesta cultures show slight delays.

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