- By Ridam Sharma
- Sat, 31 May 2025 06:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Countries That Go To Bed Early: Sleeping habits differ extensively worldwide, depending on culture, way of life, and even on geographical location. The average bedtime of the leading nations highlights how early bedtime influences total sleep and quality of sleep, which also adds a positive impact on mental and physical well-being. Here’s a list of the top 10 nations that go to bed earliest, according to the World Population Review report.
List Of Top 10 Countries That Go To Bed Early:
Country | Average Bedtime | Overall Sleep Quality | Wakeup Time | Average Time in Bed (minutes) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Romania | 11:09 PM | 14 | 8:01 AM | 418 |
New Zealand | 11:29 PM | 47 | 7:11 AM | 447 |
Australia | 11:33 PM | 46 | 7:13 AM | 440 |
Colombia | 11:41 PM | 15 | 6:31 AM | 397 |
Costa Rica | 11:43 PM | 34 | 6:38 AM | 399 |
Denmark | 11:47 PM | 22 | 7:19 AM | 434 |
Sweden | 11:50 PM | 33 | 7:21 AM | 435 |
Singapore | 11:52 PM | 30 | 7:38 AM | 394 |
United States | 11:54 PM | 48 | 7:20 AM | 426 |
Austria | 11:55 PM | 8 | 7:20 AM | 427 |
Canada | 11:57 PM | 41 | 7:33 AM | 431 |
Romania
Romania tops the list with the most bedtime sleep at 11:09 PM. Even with this early bedtime, Romanians get up comparatively late at 8:01 AM, to enjoy one of the longest average bedtimes, which is 418 minutes, which is almost 7 hours. Their overall rating for sleep quality is not high, showcasing that an early bedtime doesn't necessarily ensure good sleep quality.
New Zealand
New Zealanders sleep at 11:29 PM on average and rise at 7:11 AM, which is the longest average in bed of the leading early risers, with 447 minutes, which is approximately 7.5 hours. Their overall quality of sleep is graded fairly high, meaning a reasonable balance of sleep quality and duration.
Australia
Australia's bedtime is 11:33 PM on average, and wake-up time is 7:13 AM. Australians spend approximately 440 minutes in bed each day, and their sleep quality rating indicates a good sleep pattern consistent with early bedtimes.
Colombia
Colombians go to bed at 11:41 PM but wake up at an early 6:31 AM. Their average time spent in bed is shorter at 397 minutes (approximately 6.6 hours), and their sleep quality score is comparatively low, which may be because the early wake-up time intrudes on overall rest.
Costa Rica
They have a bedtime of 11:43 PM and a wake time of 6:38 AM, which means Costa Ricans spend approximately 399 minutes in bed. The sleep quality rating is moderate, indicating that though they go to bed early, the early rise may impact restfulness in general.
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Denmark
Denmark's typical bedtime is 11:47 PM and wake-up at 7:19 AM, spending 434 minutes in bed daily. They have a moderate but lower sleep quality rating compared to some nations with comparable sleep times.
Sweden
Swedes get into bed at 11:50 PM and wake up at 7:21 AM, staying in bed for 435 minutes. Their sleep quality rating reflects good sleep quality in conjunction with a fairly early bedtime.
Singapore
Singapore people are the first to go to bed among countries in Asia, with a mean bedtime at 11:52 PM and waking time at 7:38 AM. Their mean time spent in bed is 394 minutes, and sleep quality is average, indicating average sleep health, even though they go to bed early.
United States
The average bedtime in the U.S. is 11:54 PM and wake-up time is 7:20 AM, with a total of 426 minutes spent in bed. The U.S. has a high rating for sleep quality, ranking one of the best among this group, showing good sleep quality even with a fairly late bedtime relative to the earliest nations.
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Austria
Austria concludes the list top 10 countries that go to bed early, with an average bedtime of 11:55 PM and wake-up at 7:20 AM. Austrians are in bed for 427 minutes, yet have a low sleep quality rating, indicating that time spent in bed does not always translate into improved sleep quality.
Where Does India Rank On The List Of Countries That Go To Bed Early?
India's average bedtime is 12:26 AM, which is way later than the top 10 nations on the list. It’s waking time of 7:36 AM and average time in bed is 395 minutes, which is around 6.6 hours. India's rating of sleep quality is moderate but lower than for most Western nations. This indicates that Indians do go to bed later than the earliest of sleepers, but their total amount of sleep and quality are average on the international standard.