Sleep Calculator

Bedtimes and wake times aligned to 90-minute sleep cycles.

Best bedtimes
11:15 PM

for 5 sleep cycles (7.5 h)

6 cycles (9 h sleep)
9:45 PM
5 cycles (7.5 h sleep)
11:15 PM
4 cycles (6 h sleep)
12:45 AM
3 cycles (4.5 h sleep)
2:15 AM
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  1. 1Each sleep cycle is about 90 minutes; waking between cycles feels more refreshing.
  2. 2Allowing 15 min to fall asleep.
Formula
90-minute sleep cycles

How it works

Bedtimes or wake times that land at the end of a 90-minute sleep cycle, when waking feels easiest. Five to six cycles is a full night.

Example

To wake at 7:00 AM, going to bed around 9:45 PM gives six full cycles.

About the Sleep Calculator

Bedtimes and wake times aligned to 90-minute sleep cycles. It sits in the Date & Time section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sleep Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on NWS Calc is completely free, with no signup, no usage limits and no ads.
Does my data leave my device?
No. The Sleep Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Can I use the Sleep Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
What else is in Date & Time?
Ages, durations, business days, countdowns and time zones. You can browse the full Date & Time category for related calculators.

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