How long do dreams last?

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REM sleep periods, and therefore dreams, last typically in the range of 5 to 45 minutes Thanks! ChaCha

Answered - 8 hr 13 min ago at 12:26pm on Jun 01 2012

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One sleep cycle comprises of four stages and last for about 90-120 minutes. Dreams can occur in any of the four stages. ChaCha!

Answered by Wendi E. - 1123 days ago at 10:07am on May 05 2009

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The average length of dreams is under a minute. Some dreams can last longer than five minutes however. ChaCha again!

Answered by Daniel W. - 1124 days ago at 7:20pm on May 04 2009

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Perceived time suggest great variability in dreaming with some reporting dreams lasting only seconds and others lasting hours.

Answered by Brian B. - 1178 days ago at 4:52pm on Mar 11 2009

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Dreams typically range of 5 to 45 minutes. Thank you for submitting a very interesting question to ChaCha. Sweet Dreams!

Answered by Beverly C. - 1178 days ago at 9:44am on Mar 11 2009

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Dreams run in real time.

Answered by Craig B. - 1180 days ago at 6:47am on Mar 09 2009

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Most dreams last from 5 to 20 minutes and may occur several times a night. A typical lifetime includes about 6 years of dreaming!

Answered by Logan W. - 1184 days ago at 6:22pm on Mar 05 2009