1. Health

Discuss in my forum

Sleep Latency

By , About.com Guide

Updated February 12, 2009

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Definition: Sleep latency is the amount of time it takes to fall asleep after the lights have been turned off.
Examples:
My sleep latency is normal: I fall asleep in about five minutes.
See More About
Related Video
Tips to Sleep Better During Pregnancy
How Much Sleep is Enough for Children?
  1. About.com
  2. Health
  3. Sleep
  4. Glossary
  5. Sleep Glossary P - Z
  6. Sleep Latency - Definition of Sleep Latency

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard
for trustworthy health
information: verify here.