Nap Calculator
Choose a Nap That Fits Your Day
Select what you want from your nap and calculate an alarm time from when you expect to lie down.
Your suggested alarm time will appear here.
Common Nap Lengths
10–20 Minutes
Often enough to improve alertness with less risk of deep-sleep grogginess.
About 60 Minutes
May include deeper sleep and can leave some people groggy immediately afterward.
About 90 Minutes
Allows time for an approximate full cycle but can interfere with nighttime sleep when taken late.