Each person has their own unique chronotype, which determines their activity throughout the day. Chronotype affects our sleep habits, productivity, and overall well-being. There are two main chronotypes: “early birds” and “night owls”, and sometimes a third chronotype is distinguished — “doves”.

  • “Early Birds”: Wake up early on their own and easily, active in the first half of the day, decline after noon. Go to bed early.
    Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Early Bird Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations”.
  • “Night Owls”: Wake up late on their own, not earlier than 2–3 hours before noon, peak activity in the evening and night time, go to bed late, often after midnight.
    Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Night Owl Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations”.
  • “Doves”: Intermediate type, wake up on their own in the morning, somewhat later than “early birds”, constant activity throughout the day, without noticeable peaks and declines, go to bed an hour or an hour and a half before midnight.
    Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Dove Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations”.

Take our test to find out which chronotype you belong to and get recommendations for an optimal daily routine.

 

Find Your Chronotype: “Early Bird”, “Night Owl” or “Dove”

Test: Determine your chronotype: lark, owl or dove
A person's chronotype is the typical daily activity pattern for that person. There are three main chronotypes: “early birds” who wake up early and are most active in the morning; “night owls” who prefer to stay up late and are productive in the evening; and “doves” who represent an intermediate type with a steady level of activity throughout the day. This test will help you determine your chronotype.
Test instructions:
In each question, choose one of the suggested answers
Total items: 8
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Is it difficult for you to get up early in the morning?
Is it difficult for you to get up early in the morning?
If you had the choice, what time would you go to bed?
If you had the choice, what time would you go to bed?
What type of breakfast do you prefer within the first hour after waking up?
What type of breakfast do you prefer within the first hour after waking up?
If you recall your recent arguments at work and at home, at what time did they mostly occur?
If you recall your recent arguments at work and at home, at what time did they mostly occur?
What could you give up more easily?
What could you give up more easily?
How easily are your eating habits disrupted during holidays or vacations?
How easily are your eating habits disrupted during holidays or vacations?
If you have important tasks early in the morning, how much earlier do you go to bed compared to your usual schedule?
If you have important tasks early in the morning, how much earlier do you go to bed compared to your usual schedule?
How accurately can you estimate a one-minute interval (ask someone to help you with this task)?
How accurately can you estimate a one-minute interval (ask someone to help you with this task)?
Please select an answer option
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Chronotype Early Bird

You Are an “Early Bird”

Your activity level peaks in the first half of the day, around 11 a.m., then gradually decreases and fades away. The best recharge for you is a short daytime nap — even a brief doze will boost your energy.

Learn more about your chronotype in the article Early Bird Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations.

Chronotype Dove

You Belong to the “Dove” Type

You are an arrhythmic type — a mix of “early bird” and “night owl.” You easily adjust your biorhythms to different circumstances. A sleepless night or an early wake-up is not a big problem for you; any schedule can work well. However, frequent and drastic changes to your routine are not recommended — it’s better to give your body some rest and live by stable biorhythms.

Learn more about your chronotype in the article Dove Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations.

Chronotype Night Owl

You Are a “Night Owl”

Your worst enemy is the alarm clock. Being forced to wake up early can throw you off balance for a long time. Strong tea or coffee acts as a “booster” for you. “Night owls” are advised to plan important activities for the second half of the day.

Learn more about your chronotype in the article Night Owl Chronotype: Characteristics and Recommendations.

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