Sleep Calculator: Wake & Bedtime Cycles (Free)

Free sleep cycle calculator—90-minute cycles with fall-asleep buffer. Find bed or wake times.

Suggest bed or wake times using ~90-minute cycles and a short fall-asleep buffer.

Assumptions

~15 minutes to fall asleep, then 4–6 cycles. Individual cycles vary— not medical advice.

Using results

Pick 1–2 times to try; see a clinician for chronic sleep problems.

Not an alarm

Time math only—use copy link to save a scenario.

Frequently asked questions

Why 90-minute cycles?

Popular sleep science rounds cycles to ~90 minutes; individual cycles vary widely.

What is the fall-asleep buffer?

About 15 minutes before counted sleep, then whole cycles.

Time format?

24-hour clock, e.g. 07:00 or 23:30.

Medical advice?

No. See a clinician for sleep disorders—this is a scheduling aid only.

Why several times?

Each option uses a different cycle count—pick the sleep duration that fits you.

Night shifts?

Use 24h clock; mind midnight when interpreting bed vs wake.

Naps?

Geared to main night sleep—not short naps.

Can I save my inputs?

Yes. Copy link below the form keeps your current inputs so you can share the scenario or save it for later.

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