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How much sleep do I need?

The hours of sleep recommended for your age, and the bedtime that gives you them for the time you wake up.

Hours are only half the answer

Needs change with age

Children and teenagers need much more sleep than adults, and that is not laziness: it is growth.

Regular timing matters

The same hours feel better when they fall at the same time each night.

Quality counts

Eight broken hours can leave you more tired than seven good ones.

Questions people ask

How many hours of sleep does an adult need?

Widely used guidance, such as that of the US National Sleep Foundation, is seven to nine hours a night for adults up to 64 and seven to eight hours for adults of 65 and over.

How much sleep does a teenager need?

Eight to ten hours a night for ages 14 to 17, which is more than most teenagers get on school days.

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