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What Time Should You Stop Drinking Caffeine Before Bed?

Drink-by-drink last-call times, computed from sourced caffeine content and the 5-hour median half-life: the latest you can finish each drink and still be under 50 mg of residual caffeine at bedtime.

TL;DR

Caffeine has a median half-life of about 5 hours (individual range roughly 2 to 12 hours). A 95 mg cup of drip coffee needs about 4 h 38 min to fall under 50 mg, so for an 11 PM bedtime the last cup should land around 6:15 PM (18:15). Stronger drinks need much longer; pick yours below for the exact table.

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Every page below shows last-call times for four bedtimes (9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM, midnight), clearance times for every serving size, and the source for the drink's caffeine content. For a personalized answer, the caffeine half-life calculator models your own metabolism, the coffee cutoff time calculator turns your bedtime and brew into a last-cup alarm, and the caffeine and sleep guide covers the science.

Coffee

Cold Brew CoffeeLast call 12:45 PM (12:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Costa Coffee CappuccinoLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Costa Coffee EspressoLast call 6:00 PM (18:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Costa Coffee Flat WhiteLast call 11:30 AM (11:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Costa Coffee LatteLast call 6:00 PM (18:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Death Wish CoffeeLast call 1:45 PM (13:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Decaf CoffeeUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Drip CoffeeLast call 6:15 PM (18:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Dunkin' Cold BrewLast call 11:00 AM (11:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Dunkin' EspressoLast call 4:45 PM (16:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Dunkin' Iced CoffeeLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Dunkin' LatteLast call 2:15 PM (14:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Dunkin' Original Blend CoffeeLast call 3:00 PM (15:00) for an 11 PM bedtime EspressoLast call 9:00 PM (21:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Instant CoffeeLast call 9:15 PM (21:15) for an 11 PM bedtime La Colombe Draft LatteLast call 2:45 PM (14:45) for an 11 PM bedtime McDonald's McCafe CoffeeLast call 5:15 PM (17:15) for an 11 PM bedtime McDonald's McCafe LatteLast call 8:15 PM (20:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Caffe LatteLast call 8:00 PM (20:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Caramel FrappuccinoLast call 8:30 PM (20:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Coffee FrappuccinoLast call 8:30 PM (20:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Cold BrewLast call 2:45 PM (14:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks EspressoLast call 8:00 PM (20:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Mocha FrappuccinoLast call 8:00 PM (20:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Nitro Cold BrewLast call 12:15 PM (12:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Starbucks Pike Place RoastLast call 3:45 PM (15:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Tim Hortons Iced CoffeeLast call 4:00 PM (16:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Tim Hortons Original Blend CoffeeLast call 3:30 PM (15:30) for an 11 PM bedtime

Energy Drinks

5-hour EnergyLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Alani Nu EnergyLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Bang EnergyLast call 10:00 AM (10:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Bucked Up EnergyLast call 10:00 AM (10:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Burn Energy DrinkLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime C4 EnergyLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime CelsiusLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Celsius EssentialsLast call 10:45 AM (10:45) for an 11 PM bedtime effect Classic EnergyLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Euro Shopper Energy DrinkLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Full Throttle Energy DrinkLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime G FUEL Energy CanLast call 10:00 AM (10:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Ghost EnergyLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Hell EnergyLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Monster EnergyLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Monster Zero UltraLast call 3:00 PM (15:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Mother Energy DrinkLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime NOCCO BCAALast call 1:45 PM (13:45) for an 11 PM bedtime NOS Energy DrinkLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Prime EnergyLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Red BullLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Red Bull SugarfreeLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Reign StormLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Reign Total Body FuelLast call 10:00 AM (10:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Relentless OriginLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Rockstar Energy DrinkLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime RYSE FuelLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Tiger Energy DrinkLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime V Energy DrinkLast call 7:45 PM (19:45) for an 11 PM bedtime ZOA EnergyLast call 2:30 PM (14:30) for an 11 PM bedtime

Sodas and Soft Drinks

Barq's Root BeerUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Cherry CokeUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Club-MateLast call 8:45 PM (20:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Coca-Cola ClassicUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Coca-Cola Zero SugarUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Diet CokeUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Diet PepsiUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Dr PepperUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed fritz-kolaLast call 7:15 PM (19:15) for an 11 PM bedtime IRN-BRUUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Jolt ColaLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Kofola OriginalUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Lucozade Energy OriginalUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Mountain DewLast call 10:15 PM (22:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus)Last call 6:30 PM (18:30) for an 11 PM bedtime PepsiUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Pepsi Zero SugarUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Sunkist Orange SodaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed

Tea and Mate

Arizona Black TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Arizona Green TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Black TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Bubble TeaLast call 3:00 PM (15:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Chai TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Green TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed KombuchaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Lipton Black TeaLast call 10:15 PM (22:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Lipton Iced Tea (bottled)Under 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed MatchaLast call 9:00 PM (21:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Oolong TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Pure Leaf Sweet TeaLast call 8:30 PM (20:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Snapple Lemon TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed White TeaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Yerba MateUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed

Caffeine Pills, Gum, and Supplements

GuaranaUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed Military Energy Gum (MEG)Last call 6:00 PM (18:00) for an 11 PM bedtime NoDoz Maximum StrengthLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime Pre-Workout (typical serving)Last call 11:15 AM (11:15) for an 11 PM bedtime Viter Energy MintsUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed VivarinLast call 1:00 PM (13:00) for an 11 PM bedtime

Chocolate and Cocoa

Cocoa PowderLast call 11:45 AM (11:45) for an 11 PM bedtime Dark ChocolateLast call 7:30 PM (19:30) for an 11 PM bedtime Milk ChocolateUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed

Other Drinks

Starbucks Strawberry Acai RefresherUnder 50 mg per serving, no cutoff needed

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Medical Disclaimer: Caffeine values are approximate figures from the cited public sources. Actual content may vary by batch, location, and preparation, and caffeine metabolism varies widely between individuals. This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. The FDA guideline for healthy adults is up to 400 mg of caffeine per day; the recommended limit during pregnancy is 200 mg per day. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.