A night owl, evening person, or simply owl, is a person who tends or prefers to be active late at night and into the early morning, and to sleep and wake up later than is considered normal; night owls often work or engage in recreational activities late into the night (in some cases, until around dawn), and sleep until relatively late in the day.

Jun 16, 2023 · People who prefer to go to bed and get up later — a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl — may die early from bad habits they develop when they stay up late, according to a new study.

May 29, 2024 · Morning larks and night owls alike tended to have higher rates of mental and behavioral disorders if they stayed up late. The study, published May 19 in Psychiatry Research, recommends lights out by 1 a.m.

Oct 25, 2024 · Are you a night owl or an early bird? Find out here, plus get some tips on shifting sleep patterns that might be affecting your health.

Apr 16, 2018 · Why being a night owl may lead to earlier death. Imagine being jet-lagged every day. That’s what late sleepers feel. And it may be harming their health.

Aug 1, 2024 · Do you naturally stay up until the wee hours and sleep late in the morning? Do you feel more creative, productive, or focused in the afternoon or evening than you do in the morning? If so, you're probably a "night owl."

Feb 20, 2025 · Early Birds are Persistent Perfectionists; Night Owls are Go-Getters. According to a study conducted by the University of Barcelona, Spain, morning people tend to be more persistent and less likely to experience “fatigue, frustration, and difficulties”.

Explore the science behind why some people are naturally night owls. Learn how circadian rhythms influence sleep patterns and what makes certain individuals thrive during late hours while others prefer mornings.

The phrase “night owl” is a commonly used idiom in English to describe someone who stays up late into the night. This expression has its roots in ancient times when humans were more connected to nature and had to adapt their sleeping patterns according to the natural light cycles.

If you're a night owl, some behaviors, such as consistently eating late dinners or exposing yourself to bright non-ambient light in the evening, may have helped train your internal clock to shift a bit later than normal.