How many hours of sleep do you need, by age?

Sleep needs evolve throughout life. The recommendations below are based on widely accepted sleep science benchmarks.

Recommended durations

• Newborn (0-3 months): 14 to 17 hours a day.
• Infant (4-11 months): 12 to 15 hours, with naps.
• Toddler (1-2 years): 11 to 14 hours.
• Preschooler (3-5 years): 10 to 13 hours.
• School-age child (6-13 years): 9 to 11 hours.
• Teenager (14-17 years): 8 to 10 hours.
• Adult (18-64 years): 7 to 9 hours.
• Senior (65+): 7 to 8 hours, often more fragmented.

Calculate your ideal schedule

Use our bedtime calculator to turn this duration into concrete times.