Having a regular bedtime is key to good sleep. Here’s how to set one

PremiumAnahad O’Connor and Maggie PenmanWashington Post·30 Jun, 2026 06:00 AM8 mins to readStudies suggest that for optimal health, it's best to go to sleep and wake up at roughly the same time each day. Photo / 123rfStudies suggest that for optimal health, it's best to go to sleep and wake up at roughly the same time each day. Photo / 123rfStudies suggest that for optimal health, it’s best to go to sleep and wake up at roughly the same time each day.

Most people know that it’s important for adults to get around six to nine hours of sleep each night. But a growing body of research suggests that when