What time should I wake up if I go to bed at 11:00 PM?

Wake up at 6:45 AM after 7.5 hours of sleep, or 8:15 AM after 9 hours.

These times let you finish whole 90-minute sleep cycles, including 15 minutes to fall asleep.

Personalise: age, time to fall asleep, cycle length

If you go to bed at 11:00 PM, wake up at one of these times:

3:45 AM
4.5 hours · 3 cycles
5:15 AM
6 hours · 4 cycles
6:45 AM
7.5 hours · 5 cycles
8:15 AM
9 hours · 6 cycles

Includes 15 minutes to fall asleep. Adults need 7 to 9 hours, so 7.5 hours (5 cycles) is marked as the best fit.

All wake-up times for a 11:00 PM bedtime

Wake up atSleepCycles
8:15 AM9 hours6Good for teens and people who need more sleep
6:45 AM7.5 hours5Recommended for most adults
5:15 AM6 hours4Short: below the 7-hour minimum
3:45 AM4.5 hours3Very short: only for an emergency

If you take longer to fall asleep

Time to fall asleepWake up after 5 cyclesWake up after 6 cycles
5 minutes6:35 AM8:05 AM
15 minutes6:45 AM8:15 AM
30 minutes7:00 AM8:30 AM

This is a typical adult bedtime. Going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, even at weekends, helps you fall asleep faster and wake up more easily.

Frequently asked questions

What time should I wake up if I go to bed at 11:00 PM?
Wake up at 6:45 AM for 7.5 hours of sleep (5 sleep cycles), or at 8:15 AM for 9 hours (6 cycles). Both include 15 minutes to fall asleep.
How many hours of sleep will I get if I go to bed at 11:00 PM and wake up at 5:15 AM?
About 6 hours, or 4 full sleep cycles. That’s less than the 7 hours adults are advised to get.
Is 11:00 PM a good bedtime?
It is if it gives you at least 7 hours before you need to get up (8 to 10 hours for teenagers) and you can keep it most nights.

Other bedtimes

10:00 PM10:15 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM11:15 PM11:30 PM11:45 PM12:00 AM

For general information only, not medical advice. If you often feel tired despite enough sleep, snore loudly, or have trouble sleeping most nights, talk to a doctor.