There’s a scientific way to tell if you’re a morning or an evening person

There’s a scientific way to tell if you’re a morning or an evening person

From The Times

June 26, 2026

Some people are up with the sun, ready to tackle their to-do lists. Others peak when the stars are out. A person’s natural preference for the best time to fall asleep, wake up and get work done is what scientists call a chronotype. Do you know yours?

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