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Sleep Cycle Calculator

Calculate the best times to go to bed or wake up based on natural 90-minute sleep cycles. Wake up feeling refreshed by timing your sleep with your body's natural rhythm.

When do you need to wake up?

15 minutes

Average time it takes you to fall asleep after going to bed

Recommended Bedtimes

09:45 PM
Recommended
Optimal
6 cycles9h
11:15 PM
Recommended
Good
5 cycles7h 30m
12:45 AM
Fair
4 cycles6h
02:15 AM
Poor
3 cycles4h 30m

These times account for your fall-asleep time. Going to bed at these times means you'll complete full sleep cycles before waking.

Understanding Sleep Cycles

A complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes and includes light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (dream) sleep. Waking at the end of a cycle, rather than in the middle, helps you feel more refreshed.

One Sleep Cycle90 minutes
Light
Deep
REM
4
cycles
6h
5
cycles
7.5h
6
cycles
9h
7
cycles
10.5h

Tips for Better Sleep

  • 1.Keep a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends
  • 2.Avoid screens and blue light 1 hour before bed
  • 3.Keep your bedroom cool (65-68°F / 18-20°C)
  • 4.Limit caffeine after 2 PM
  • 5.Exercise regularly, but not too close to bedtime

Frequently Asked Questions

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