Sleep & chronotype
Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (rMEQ)
Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Find your chronotype.
About this test
Your chronotype is your body's natural preference for when to be awake and active. “Morning types” (larks) wake and peak early; “evening types” (owls) come alive later in the day. This five-question version of the well-known Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire places you on that scale. Knowing your type can help you plan sleep, work and exercise around your natural rhythm.
What your score means
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 5–11 | Evening type (night owl) |
| 12–17 | Intermediate type |
| 18–25 | Morning type (lark) |
About this questionnaire
The rMEQ is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a chronotype?
Your natural preference for the timing of sleep and activity. It is largely biological and shifts with age — for example, many teenagers are owls and shift earlier later in life.
Can I change my chronotype?
You can shift it somewhat with light, sleep timing and routine, but your underlying tendency stays fairly stable. It is usually easier to plan around it than to fight it.
Related screenings
Source: Adan, A. & Almirall, H. (1991), reduced Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire; items from Horne, J. A. & Östberg, O. (1976). Free for research and educational use.