Wellness · 15 minutes
15 Minute Power Nap Timer
The classic short nap. Fifteen minutes keeps you in light sleep, so you wake clear rather than groggy.
15 Minute Power Nap Timer
15:00
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- Ends at
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- 00:00
Settings
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Why a 15 minute power nap timer works
- Short enough to avoid grogginess
- Best in the early afternoon
- Alarm loud enough to wake to
Fifteen minutes keeps you in the lighter stages of sleep, so waking is clean. Early afternoon suits it best and it rarely affects that night's sleep.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Lie down somewhere slightly too cool |
| 2-13 | Rest whether or not sleep arrives |
| 13-15 | Up on the alarm, daylight straight away |
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Questions people ask
Is a 15 minute nap better than 30?
For most people, yes. Fifteen to twenty minutes stays in light sleep, so waking is easy. Longer naps risk deep sleep and the heavy feeling that follows it.
Will the timer make a noise while it runs?
No. It stays silent throughout and ends with whichever sound you choose, including a soft bell or complete silence.
Will the 15 minute power nap timer make a sound while it runs?
No. It stays silent throughout and ends with whichever sound you choose, including a soft bell or complete silence. Nothing ticks and nothing flashes.
Does the 15 minute power nap timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.