Traveling this summer? Here's how long jet lag can last plus 5 tips to beat it fast

A woman with dark hair curls up on a plane seat to sleep during the flight as advised by a sleep expert for getting over jet lag.

Jet lag strikes when you cross multiple time zones quickly, throwing off your body’s internal clock — your circadian rhythm — which relies on natural cues like sunlight to regulate sleep and alertness.

When you land, your body still thinks it’s on “home time,” which can leave you wide awake at night, sleepy during the day, and struggling to focus.