Tool
Sleep Schedule Shifter
Plan a 14-day gradual shift for night shifts, DST, or a new timezone 鈥?including caffeine and nap windows.
What makes this different
The chart is the unique part: it draws the sleep window as a moving band across the 14 days, so you can see whether the plan will actually let you keep up with work, school pickups, or whatever else is non-negotiable in your day.
How to use it
- Set your current sleep/wake.
- Set your target sleep/wake.
- Pick the shift speed (slow = 30min/day, medium = 1h/day, fast = 1.5h/day).
- Read the plan. The chart at the bottom shows your sleep window drifting each day.
Whether you are a night-shift nurse, a new parent, or someone trying to phase-shift by three hours for a trip, the most evidence-backed approach is to shift in 30-60 minute increments per day, with timed light and caffeine to anchor the change. This tool generates a 14-day plan that respects the direction of shift and warns if your target is physiologically unreasonable (more than 1h/day sustained shift).
Frequently asked questions
Is shifting by more than 1h/day safe?
For sustained shift (e.g. rotating shift work), 1h/day is generally considered the maximum sustainable rate. Faster shifts can be done with medical supervision; the tool flags plans that exceed 1.5h/day as aggressive.
Why does the chart show two bands sometimes?
The chart shows both sleep and wake windows shifting together, with the dark band being sleep. Overlap regions mean the same hour is being used for different things on different days.
Can this tool help with jet lag?
For trips of more than a week, yes. For short trips, the jet lag tool is a better fit.