Sleep calculator shows exact time you should be going to bed every night

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A sleep calculator has been created to reveal the exact time you should be hitting the hay.

The amount of sleep we need varies with age. Most people need around 7 hours, while babies under 12 months should get between 12-16 hours of sleep daily.

Not getting enough shut-eye can affect your overall health. It's linked to poor mental health, lack of focus, a weakened immune system, low sex drive and more.

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Many things can lead to bad sleep quality, like stress and anxiety, money worries, work problems, a poor diet, not exercising regularly and having an irregular sleep pattern.

Research shows that over half of adults think they don't get enough sleep. To see if you're at risk of not getting enough kip, you can try the calculator here.

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Colette Toman, interior stylist at Make My Blinds, added: “Getting the correct amount of sleep is vital for our physical and mental health but for those who are struggling with sleep deprivation, it can be hard to understand what contributing factors may be to blame and making the issue worse.

"For many of us, we’re aware that certain lifestyle habits such as a bad diet and using technology before bed can impact our sleep quality, as well as stress and money worries, however, the environment you’re sleeping in can influence how good or bad your sleep pattern is.

"As lighter mornings approach, the amount of natural light entering your bedroom can disrupt your sleep quality, so it’s important to make the room as dark as possible, for as long as possible. One of the best ways to achieve this is by investing in a blackout roller blind as they’re cost-effective and will help block out any natural light. As well as this, making sure you’re sleeping in a neat and tidy space is also a great way to relax the body and mind which in turn, will benefit your quality of sleep.

"Finally, your bedroom should be a place of relaxation and technology can often make us more alert and increase our chances of having a bad night’s sleep. With this in mind, consider removing any distractions from your room or make sure they’re switched off long before it’s time for bed and instead, opt for a book or practise mindfulness.”

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