Jet Lag Calculator

Calculate timezone differences and estimate jet lag recovery time for your next flight.

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Jet Lag Severity

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Tips to Minimize Jet Lag

  • Adjust your schedule before departure. Start shifting your sleep and meal times 2-3 days before your flight.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water during the flight and avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine.
  • Get sunlight exposure. Natural light helps reset your circadian rhythm at your destination.
  • Eastward travel is harder. Your body finds it easier to stay up late than to sleep early. Give yourself extra adjustment time.
  • Consider melatonin. A low dose (0.5-3 mg) taken at your destination bedtime can help reset your sleep cycle.
  • Avoid napping on arrival. Stay awake until local bedtime to sync with the new timezone faster.