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Nap Calculator: How Long Should You Nap?

A calm dark bedroom with a glowing moon through the window — sleep schedule guide

Napping is a skill with a trapdoor: done right it restores alertness, memory and mood; done wrong it leaves you groggier than before — and if timed too late, it steals from the night ahead. The science is clean: short naps end before deep sleep, long naps complete a full cycle, and the 45-60 minute middle ground is where naps go wrong. This calculator tells you which zone your nap falls in.

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Naps are a science: 20 minutes refreshes, 90 minutes completes a cycle — and the 45-60 minute range is where naps go wrong.

❓ Nap Calculator: How Long Should You Nap? — FAQ

Why do I feel worse after a 45-minute nap?

At 45-60 minutes you wake from deep sleep — sleep inertia. End naps at 20 minutes or commit to the full 90-minute cycle.

What is the best time of day to nap?

Early afternoon (roughly 1-3pm) fits the natural dip in alertness; napping later reduces your sleep pressure for the night.

Is a 20-minute nap actually useful?

Yes — a power nap improves alertness and performance for hours without leaving you groggy or disrupting nighttime sleep.

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