Best time to sleep and wake up for students

The amount of sleep you need each night changes over the course of your life. Therefore, your age can help you figure out what time you should go to bed in order to feel refreshed and able to function optimally during the day.

Best sleep time for adults

The National Sleep Foundation says most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep, or an average of eight hours. However, not everyone necessarily needs to put in these hours during the same window of time.

This article looks at how much sleep you need and what your target bedtime should be at every age.

It also discusses some common problems that keep people from getting to bed on time and falling asleep easily, as well as strategies for how to unwind before bedtime.

How Much Sleep to Get By Age

The National Sleep Foundation recommends the following:

• Newborns (0 to 3 months): Should average 14 to 17 hours of sleep a day, including naps
• Infants (4 to 11 months): Should average 12 to 15 hours of sleep per day, including naps
• Toddlers (12 to 35 months): Should average 11 to 14 hours, including
  at what direction we should sleep
  at what side we should sleep