How long do dreams last

[lucidreamsavy]

Some places I've read that dreams last 7 seconds, others up to 15 min, another said a dream can last up to 90 min. Anyone know?

[yuriythebest]

depends on the person, his skill, and also on how he perceives/counts time. You can practice stabilization techniques to increase dream length and vividness

[Falsn]

It varys and it's different for each person. It's up to you.

[MrFantasy]

the common belief used to be that all dreams lasted for only one or two seconds before we woke up, but we now know that they can last anywhere from a few moments to almost an hour or more (but probably not that long unless you deliberately prolong them).

[lucidreamsavy]

the common belief used to be that all dreams lasted for only one or two seconds before we woke up, but we now know that they can last anywhere from a few moments to almost an hour or more (but probably not that long unless you deliberately prolong them). Thank you for that answer. It was satisfying.

[inyourdreams]

Scientifically, the longest it is possible to be in a dream is one hour, I think.

[patrick45]

the common belief used to be that all dreams lasted for only one or two seconds before we woke up, but we now know that they can last anywhere from a few moments to almost an hour or more (but probably not that long unless you deliberately prolong them). With me, all my dreams happen at the same time, my dreams switch from one to the other, and it goes on like that for what seems like 2 hours, and it's still like that when im lucid, except the dreams arent switching between each other and I am in control, so I dont know if that is true or not...

[Icarus22]

With me, all my dreams happen at the same time, my dreams switch from one to the other, and it goes on like that for what seems like 2 hours, and it's still like that when im lucid, except the dreams arent switching between each other and I am in control, so I dont know if that is true or not... I'm the exact same way.

[Lady Grimbones]

Some places I've read that dreams last 7 seconds, others up to 15 min, another said a dream can last up to 90 min. Anyone know? It DOESN'T depend on the viewer. It is how long you have been asleep. IT IS A SCIENTIFIC FACT that REM periods get longer as the night progresses. The first REM might not last but a few minutes but as the night progresses the REM's get LONGER and the time in between them GETS SHORTER. So the last dream could be up to an hour. And the longer you sleep, the longer your REMs. Read Stephen LaBerge's book Exploring The World Of Lucid Dreaming, it has the whole pattern in it and should answer all your questions.