Free tool

Edible Onset Timeline

When will it kick in, when will it peak, and when is it safe to think about more? Set your dose, stomach, and experience level to see the typical windows.

Your dose

Stomach

Experience

First effects

38 min–1 h 17 min

Typical peak

1 h 17 min–2 h 57 min

Total duration

up to 5 h

Track your real onset times in the free Canabee app

A light snack sits between the extremes: a moderate onset without the sharpness of an empty stomach. Whatever the timeline says, the rule that prevents most bad nights doesn't change: take nothing more before the two-hour line.

Estimates only — metabolism, format, and body chemistry all shift these windows. Educational, not medical advice. Start low, go slow.

Want the full explanation of why the window moves so much? Read the edible onset time guide, or check why your edibles might not be working if the timeline keeps passing you by.

Frequently asked questions

How long do edibles take to kick in?

Most people feel a standard edible between 30 minutes and two hours after eating it. An empty stomach pulls the window earlier and sharper; a full meal pushes it later and smoother. The timeline above shows how your inputs shift it.

Why does the tool mark a line at two hours?

Because taking more too early is the single most common edible mistake. Onset can genuinely take two hours, so if you redose at one hour, both doses can land together. Judge nothing, and take nothing more, before the two-hour line.

How long do edible effects last?

Typically four to eight hours, with higher doses lasting longer and regular consumers metabolising faster. Plan the whole evening around an edible, not just the first hour.

Are these times guaranteed?

No — they are typical ranges for education and planning. Metabolism, the edible's format, and your own body chemistry all shift the windows, which is why the start low, go slow rule matters more than any estimate.