How does time perception change at night?

Time feels different at night because your brain is resting and using a different kind of clock.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, it's bright, colorful, and you can see every detail clearly. That’s like daytime: everything is clear, so time seems to move normally.

At night, it's like you're taking a nap in the middle of your toy box. The room is quiet, everything is soft, and you don’t have to think about anything else. Your brain uses slower clocks then, kind of like how your toys move slowly during a calm game.

That’s why time can feel longer when you’re sleeping or just resting: your brain is counting hours in a slower way.

But sometimes, at night, it's like you're sneaking out to play with your friends. Your heart beats fast, and you're full of energy, even if it's dark. That’s when time can feel shorter: your brain is counting minutes in a quicker way.

So, depending on what you’re doing at night, time can be slow or fast, just like your favorite toy can move slowly or zoom by!