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Sleep Cycle Calculator

Wake up between sleep cycles to feel refreshed instead of groggy.

6 cycles · 9h sleep
Sleep by 9:46 PM
5 cycles · 7.5h sleep
Sleep by 11:16 PM
4 cycles · 6h sleep
Sleep by 12:46 AM
3 cycles · 4.5h sleep
Sleep by 2:16 AM

Based on 90-minute sleep cycles and an average 14 minutes to fall asleep. Most adults feel best with 5–6 full cycles.

About this tool

Recommends bedtimes or wake-up times based on 90-minute sleep cycles, so you wake at the end of a cycle and feel refreshed instead of groggy.

How to use
  1. 1Pick whether you're choosing a wake-up time or a bedtime.
  2. 2Enter the time.
  3. 3Pick whichever cycle count (4–6) fits your night.
Good to know

Assumes about 14 minutes to fall asleep. Individual cycle lengths vary; use as a guide, not a rule.