Chronic lack of sleep The average Dutch student goes to bed at 23.35 hrs. and takes 26 minutes to fall asleep. They get up at around 8.17 hrs., which means they have slept 8 hours and 16 minutes. 65% of the students say they do not have enough sleep: they would like to sleep for an hour and a half longer.

According to global sleep studies updated for 2026, the average bedtime in the Netherlands is approximately 11:34 PM on weeknights and slightly past midnight on weekends. The Dutch are known for having some of the healthiest sleep habits in the world, consistently ranking as one of the nations with the longest total sleep duration, averaging about 7 hours and 44 minutes per night. This is often attributed to a cultural emphasis on "work-life balance" and a relatively early start to the workday. Compared to southern European neighbors like Spain or Italy, where dinner often starts at 9 PM and bedtimes are closer to 1 AM, the Dutch maintain a more northern European "circadian" schedule that prioritizes restorative rest.