Fasting Window Calculator – When Does Your Fast End?

Calculate exactly when your fast ends based on start time and fasting duration.

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Fast start time (24hr)
Fasting hours
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Formula & Reference

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Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1
Start 8pm, 16hrs

  • Fast ends: 12:00 PM (noon) | Eat 12pm-8pm
✓ Ends at noon
Example 2
Start 7pm, 18hrs

  • Fast ends: 1:00 PM | Eat 1pm-7pm
✓ Ends at 1pm
Example 3
OMAD: start 7pm, 23hrs

  • Fast ends: 6:00 PM | 1-hour eating window at 6pm
✓ Ends at 6pm

Real-World Applications

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Breaking fast with heavy food

Start with easily digestible foods: bone broth, protein, fruit. Avoid large high-fat meals immediately.

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Confusing fasting with sleeping

Fasting continues while awake. Black coffee and water do not break most fasting protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What breaks a fast?
Any calories. Water, black coffee, and plain tea are generally accepted as non-breaking.
16:8 vs 18:6 vs OMAD?
16:8 is most sustainable for beginners. Extend fasting window gradually.
Benefits of fasting?
May support weight loss, metabolic health, blood sugar regulation. Research is ongoing.

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