Sleep Cycle Calculator

Choose a wake-up time and number of sleep cycles to estimate a bedtime.

Sleep cycle estimate

This tool uses 90 minutes per sleep cycle and adds 15 minutes as a rough time-to-fall-asleep estimate. It is a planning estimate, not medical advice.

How sleep cycles are estimated

The calculator counts backward from wake-up time in 90-minute blocks, then includes time to fall asleep. It is a planning shortcut, not a medical sleep assessment.

Example

Compare 4, 5 and 6 cycles for the same wake-up time. The difference shows how much earlier bedtime moves as cycles increase.

Common mistake

Do not treat 90 minutes as exact for everyone. Real sleep cycles vary, and sleep quality depends on more than timing.