The newest song · August 2026
Downtown
from City Nights 3 (2026)
zzzzzLight Lift · 4/100 · 2:43
Free · instrumental · no lyrics · updated October 23, 2026
Nap Music with a timer
202 free nap songs by Purrple Cat, and a nap timer that fades the music in, fades it out, and wakes you with a soft chime. Pick a length, press start and close your eyes.
Works on your phone or laptop with nothing to install. Set a backup alarm too: the timer is a gentle wake-up, not a safety alarm.
- 10 · 20 · 30 · 90 min
- Gentle wake chime
- Screen stays on
- Keeps playing between pages
Nap timer
How long is your nap?
20:00minute nap
20 minutes: the classic power nap. Music for this length is ready.
Set a backup alarm. Check your volume with Test the chime before you lie down.
Nap by length
Pick the nap that fits your time
Each length has its own music, fitted to the minute with no repeats. It settles you gently, holds soft, then lifts a little at the end so waking is easier.
A quick reset
10 Minute Nap Music
A quick reset between tasks, a break on a bench, or a lunch-time micro nap.
3 songs · fitted to 10 minutes · no repeats
The classic power nap
20 Minute Power Nap Music
The mid-day slump, desk naps, a quick recharge before a night out.
6 songs · fitted to 20 minutes · no repeats
A longer rest
30 Minute Nap Music
A weekend nap, an after-work rest, or a chance to catch up a little.
10 songs · fitted to 30 minutes · no repeats
A full sleep cycle
90 Minute Nap Music
A long weekend nap, catching up after a bad night, or a post-night-shift rest.
31 songs · fitted to 90 minutes · no repeats
Nap by moment
A quilt of nap playlists
Six playlists, each about 40 minutes and each on loop: for a desk, a sofa, a train seat or a child’s quiet time. Press play, or start a timed nap with any of them.
- No. 01
Power Nap Music
Steady and light
14 songs · 41 min · doze 56
- No. 02
Afternoon Nap Music
Warm and sunny
14 songs · 38 min · doze 50
- No. 03
After Work Nap Music
Hushed and low-toned
14 songs · 38 min · doze 69
- No. 04
Travel Nap Music
Even and unbothered
14 songs · 41 min · doze 63
- No. 05
Focus Reset Music
Light and clear
14 songs · 40 min · doze 32
- No. 06
Quiet Time Nap Music for Kids
Soft and cuddly
14 songs · 40 min · doze 86
The short answer
How long should a nap be?
For most people, 10 to 20 minutes. It is short enough to avoid deep sleep, so you wake up clear. Go to 30 minutes when you are very tired, and choose 90 minutes to sleep a full cycle. Late-afternoon naps can make night sleep harder, so try to finish by mid-afternoon.
| Length | What it is | Waking up | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | A quick reset | Easy: you stay in light sleep | Between tasks, lunch break |
| 20 min | The classic power nap | Easy: clear and alert | The mid-day slump |
| 30 min | A longer rest | OK: a few groggy minutes | Weekends, after work |
| 90 min | A full sleep cycle | Easier at the end of a cycle | After a bad night, shift workers |
How the timer works
Fade in, fade out, a soft chime
- 1
Music fades in
Press start and the music rises from silence over about 20 seconds, so there is no jolt as you settle.
- 2
Fade out, then a chime
In the last 10 seconds the music fades away. A soft three-note chime plays, and rises a little each time, up to six times.
- 3
Screen stays on
While you nap, the page asks your device to keep the screen awake, so the countdown and the sound are not cut off.
Alarm safety
This is a gentle wake-up, not a safety alarm. Set a backup alarm on your phone, check your volume with the test button, keep this tab open and the phone off silent. Do not rely on it for a flight, a train, medicine or a pick-up. How the nap timer works.
Doze ratings
Every song has a doze rating, 1 to 5 z’s
We measured each song’s average loudness, beat density, brightness, steadiness and tempo, then rated how easily it lets you drift off. The most awake 12% of songs were left out. Sort the library by doze to pick your own.
- Light LiftThe liveliest end of the nap library: a gentle bounce and a warm tone. Good for a ten minute reset, or a nap where you do not want to sink too far.
- Easy DriftRelaxed songs with a soft pulse. They let your mind wander without pulling you under.
- Soft DozeThe middle of the library: soft, settled and a little dreamy. The best all-round nap music.
- Deep DozeSlow, quiet and spacious. The beat almost disappears. Good for a nap you want to fall into fast.
- Full FadeThe stillest songs on the site: no real beat, the softest volume and long floating pads. For a deep nap, a long nap, or a nap that follows a bad night.
Just landed
The newest nap songs
Fresh from the latest Purrple Cat records, newest first. Press any song to queue all nine, or start a nap with the newest one.
Nap school
Short guides to better naps
- How Long Should a Power Nap Be?Power nap length: 10, 20 or 30 minutes
- How to Nap: Fall Asleep Fast in the DaytimeHow to nap: eight simple steps
- Best Music for NappingNap music for adults: what to pick
- Nap Music for Kids and ToddlersNap music for kids: quiet, gentle, instrumental
- Best Time to NapBest time to nap: early afternoon
- 90 Minute NapThe 90 minute nap and sleep cycles
- How to Wake Up From a Nap Without Feeling GroggySleep inertia: wake from a nap feeling clear
- Nap Timer with MusicHow the nap timer works
Free to use
Free nap music for your videos and streams
Yes
Free with credit
- Videos, Shorts, Reels and TikToks
- Twitch and YouTube livestreams
- Shops, cafés, classrooms and waiting rooms
- Games, apps, podcasts and school projects
- Any social media post or stream, with credit
Credit
No Content ID
None of this music is in Content ID. Add the credit line wherever you use it and your videos, streams and VODs stay clear.
Music by Purrple CatPlease don’t
Not for music streaming services
Please don’t upload the music to Spotify, Apple Music or any other music streaming service, and no remixes, samples or covers of it there either, because that triggers false Content ID claims.
Questions
Nap music, answered
What is the best music for a nap?
Slow, quiet, steady instrumental music with no lyrics and no sudden changes. This site has 202 songs, each rated 1 to 5 for how easily it lets you drift off, plus music fitted to 10, 20, 30 and 90 minute naps.
How does the nap timer work?
Choose 10, 20, 30 or 90 minutes and press Start nap. The music fades in over about 20 seconds, keeps playing, and fades out in the last 10 seconds. Then a soft chime plays and gets a little louder each time until you press I’m awake. Your screen stays on while the nap runs, if your browser supports it.
How long should a power nap be?
Ten to twenty minutes for most people. Thirty minutes is the upper limit before you risk waking groggy. For a full sleep cycle, use 90 minutes.
Is the nap timer a safe alarm?
It is a gentle wake-up, not a safety alarm. Set a backup alarm on your phone, check your volume with the Test the chime button, and keep this tab open. Do not rely on it for a flight, a train, medicine or a pick-up.
Is this nap music free?
Yes. Every playlist streams free with no sign-up and no ads, and every track has a free MP3 download. The music is by Purrple Cat and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Are these nap songs instrumental?
Yes, all of them. There are no lyrics, so they are easy to rest to, and the music has no sudden loud parts.
How are the doze ratings worked out?
Each song’s audio is analysed for average loudness, how dense the beat is, how bright the tone is, how much the volume changes and its tempo. Quieter, sparser, warmer, steadier songs score higher. The score is shown as one to five z’s.
Does the music keep playing when I change page?
Yes. The player and the nap timer keep going while you move around the site, so you can read a guide while the timer runs.
Will my videos get Content ID claims?
No. The music is not registered with Content ID, so videos, streams and VODs will not be claimed for it.
Can I upload the music to Spotify or Apple Music?
No. Please don’t upload the music to music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer or Tidal, and no remixes, samples or covers of it there either, because that triggers false Content ID claims.
