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Sleep Cycles

When should you go to bed?

Pick a wake time or bedtime. See the four slots that align with 90-minute cycles — the sweet spot for feeling rested.

10:45 PM

Bedtime for 5 cycles (7.5 hrs)

Your target

Bedtime options

1:45 AM3 cycles · 4.5 hrs
12:15 AM4 cycles · 6 hrs
10:45 PM5 cycles · 7.5 hrs
9:15 PM6 cycles · 9 hrs

Recommended: 79 hrs at your age.

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Bedtimes to feel rested when you wake up at 6:30 AM.

Adults 35 need 7–9 hours. Waking mid-cycle causes grogginess — the 4–5 cycle slots below tend to feel best.

  • Keep a fixed wake time — anchoring the morning stabilizes your whole rhythm.
  • Dim lights 60 minutes before bed and skip screens in the last 30.
  • Caffeine cutoff: 8 hours before bed. Alcohol tanks REM even if it feels sedating.

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Frequently asked questions

Why 90-minute cycles?

Sleep progresses through NREM → REM in roughly 90-minute cycles. Waking mid-cycle (especially deep NREM) causes grogginess. Multiples of 90 minutes align better with a natural cycle end.

How many cycles do I need?

Most adults feel best with 5 cycles (7.5 hours). 4 cycles (6 hours) is doable short-term; 6 cycles (9 hours) suits recovery weeks or teenagers.

What if I wake up in the middle of the night?

One brief wake-up is normal. If it stretches over 20 minutes, get up, read something dull under dim light, and return once drowsy — don't stay in bed frustrated.

Does the fall-asleep buffer matter?

Yes — most adults take 10–20 min to fall asleep. Adding that buffer keeps target times honest.

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