What time do I go to bed to wake up at 6?
Approved answer
Optimal Bedtimes to Wake Up at 6 a.m.
To ensure you wake up at 6 a.m., consider the following bedtimes based on desired sleep duration:
- For 7.5 hours of rest (5 sleep cycles): Go to bed by 10:15 p.m.
- For 9 hours of rest (6 sleep cycles): Go to bed by 8:45 p.m.
Alternatively, if you plan to wake up later:
- For a 6:15 a.m. wake-up: Sleep at 10:30 p.m. (9 hrs) or 9 p.m. (7.5 hrs)
- For a 6:30 a.m. rise: Retire at 10:45 p.m. (9 hrs) or 9:15 p.m. (7.5 hrs)
- For a 6:45 a.m. start: Bedtime should be 11 p.m. (9 hrs) or 9:30 p.m. (7.5 hrs)