Sleep Calculator

Optimal Bedtime & Wake-up Time Based on Sleep Cycles

Calculate the best times to sleep or wake up based on 90-minute sleep cycles. Plan your sleep scientifically for refreshed mornings.

😴 What are Sleep Cycles?

A sleep cycle lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes 3 stages of NREM sleep and REM sleep. Waking up at the end of a cycle minimizes sleep inertia (grogginess). Completing 4-6 cycles (6-9 hours) per night is ideal for most adults.

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(includes 15 min to fall asleep)

📊 Recommended Sleep by Age

Age GroupRecommendedAcceptable Range
Newborn (0-3 mo)14-17 hours11-19 hours
Infant (4-11 mo)12-15 hours10-18 hours
Toddler (1-2 yr)11-14 hours9-16 hours
Preschool (3-5 yr)10-13 hours8-14 hours
School Age (6-13 yr)9-11 hours7-12 hours
Teen (14-17 yr)8-10 hours7-11 hours
Adult (18-64 yr)7-9 hours6-11 hours
Senior (65+ yr)7-8 hours5-9 hours

📝 How to Use

  1. Choose a mode: Wake-up time or Bedtime
  2. "Wake-up mode": Set when you want to wake up to get ideal bedtimes
  3. "Bedtime mode": Set when you go to bed to get ideal wake-up times
  4. 15 minutes to fall asleep is automatically included
  5. Prioritize 5-6 cycle options (7.5-9 hours)

💡 Tips for Better Sleep

  • Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day
  • Avoid blue light (phone, PC) 1 hour before bed
  • Keep bedroom temperature at 65-68F (18-20C)
  • No caffeine within 6 hours of bedtime
  • Limit naps to 20 minutes or less

FAQ

Why 90-minute cycles?

Sleep follows a ~90-minute cycle from light sleep to deep sleep to REM sleep. Waking at the end of a cycle minimizes sleep inertia (that groggy feeling).

Why is 15 minutes added?

On average, a healthy adult takes about 10-20 minutes to fall asleep. 15 minutes is the commonly accepted average.

Can I catch up on sleep during weekends?

Trying to repay sleep debt all at once has limited benefits. A consistent sleep schedule is much healthier for your body and mind.

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Moneda: EUR

Unidades: metric

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