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Short afternoon nap Timer

For a short afternoon rest in healthy adults; Mayo Clinic suggests naps of 20 to 30 minutes, using a 20-minute window here; adjust if it affects nighttime sleep.

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Short afternoon nap

Start once you are lying down and ready to nap.

For a short afternoon rest in healthy adults; Mayo Clinic suggests naps of 20 to 30 minutes, using a 20-minute window here; adjust if it affects nighttime sleep.

20:00minutes · seconds

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This preset is based on the sources below. Follow the ingredient and timing conditions.

Mayo Clinic｜Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults

When time is up: Get up slowly and allow time to become alert before doing anything that requires quick reactions.

Times are for guidance. Ingredient size, starting temperature, quantity and heat affect cooking. An alarm does not mean food is safely cooked; check doneness and continue cooking if needed. Adapt movement and rest to your abilities.

Sources checked: 3–4 October 2026

How to use

For a short afternoon rest in healthy adults; Mayo Clinic suggests naps of 20 to 30 minutes, using a 20-minute window here; adjust if it affects nighttime sleep.

  1. Check that this preset matches your activity and conditions.
  2. Start once you are lying down and ready to nap. At the stated starting point, press Start.
  3. Get up slowly and allow time to become alert before doing anything that requires quick reactions.

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