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Shift Work Sleep Calculator

Plan recovery sleep around night shifts and rotating schedules.

Interactive calculator

Adjust the timing and watch the recommendation update live.

Choose a sensible default, nudge the values, and the result updates immediately.

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Shift end: 07:00
Desired sleep block: 7.5

Use the time the shift actually finishes, not when you get home.

Aim for a block you can realistically protect after the shift.

Live result

Recovery sleep window

8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Based on the current inputs. Change any field above and this section updates instantly.

Assuming a short buffer after shift end, a 7.5-hour block gives a practical recovery window.

  • Stable blocks matter more than perfect minutes.
Change any field or tap a preset chip to test a different scenario.

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Disclaimer

Recovery Timing provides general educational timing guidance only. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice.

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