InterpretationThis is an estimated range
Cycles are not fixed at 90 minutes and vary between people and nights. The tool shows a window, not a medical conclusion.
Not a diagnosisFor general health education and estimation only. It does not diagnose a condition and is not treatment, medication, diet or training advice.
01Formula used
time window = target time ± cycles × 80–100 minutesSuitable population
Adults planning a bedtime or wake-time window.
02When not to use it
Not a diagnostic tool for insomnia, sleep apnoea or another sleep disorder. Shift work, age and illness alter sleep structure.
Data error and uncertainty
Input accuracy, measurement technique, rounding and individual variation all affect the result. Internal precision is retained and only displayed values are rounded.
03When to seek help
Seek medical advice when insomnia, daytime sleepiness, choking or persistent sleep problems affect daily life.
Reference
NHLBI — Sleep Phases and Stages ↗