Sleep Calculator
Find the best wake-up and bedtime to feel refreshed, based on 90-minute sleep cycles.
I want to wake up at this time
I go to bed at this time
If you go to bed right now…
Calculated from the current time. Press the button to recalculate with the latest time.
Advanced settings (cycle length & time to fall asleep)
A typical sleep cycle is about 90 minutes, and it usually takes about 15 minutes to fall asleep.
Enter a time and press "Calculate".
How to Use
Choose a direction
Pick one of the three tabs: "I want to wake up at", "I go to bed at", or "If I sleep now".
Enter a time
Enter your wake-up time or bedtime. No input is needed for "If I sleep now".
Check the best times
Press "Calculate" to see candidates aligned to 90-minute cycles. Aim for the times marked "Recommended".
About the Sleep Calculator
Human sleep cycles through light sleep (REM) and deep sleep (non-REM) roughly every 90 minutes. Waking up at the end of a cycle, during light sleep, tends to feel more refreshing than waking up in the middle of deep sleep. This tool uses a 90-minute cycle and the time it takes to fall asleep (about 15 minutes) to calculate the best bedtime and wake-up time. All calculations run entirely in your browser, and your input is never sent to any server.
Features
- 90-Minute Cycle CalculationInstantly find wake-up times aligned to the end of sleep cycles for a refreshed start.
- Both Directions + Sleep NowWork backward from a wake time, forward from a bedtime, or calculate for sleeping right now.
- CustomizableAdjust the cycle length and time to fall asleep to match your own body.
- Privacy FirstEverything runs in your browser. The times you enter are never sent to a server.
Use Cases
- Answer "I want to wake at 7am, so when should I go to bed?"
- Check "If I sleep now, when should I wake up to feel refreshed?"
- Plan bedtime before early starts: trips, exams, or flights
- Set a target bedtime for putting children to sleep
- Reference for the best nap or power-nap length
FAQ
Why calculate with a 90-minute cycle?
What is the 15 minutes to fall asleep?
How many cycles should I sleep?
Are the times I enter saved?
Is this medical advice?
Can I use it on my phone?
Feedback
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