The concept of waking up at precise times during the night, such as 3:07 a.m. to 3:15 a.m., is frequently associated with mysterious or eerie feelings. One of the most frequent beliefs is that this timeframe corresponds to a phenomenon known as the “w.i.t.c.h.i.n.g hour” or “d.e.v.i.l’s hour,” which is generally thought to occur between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. People sometimes believe that this is the season when supernatural happenings are more likely or that the veil between the living and the d.e.a.d is thinner.
The belief arises in part from historical and cultural associations with this period.
The “W.i.t.c.h.i.n.g Hour”: Folklore has handed down the concept that w.i.t.c.hes, g.ho.sts, and devils are most active at night. 3 a.m. is commonly regarded as the period when these creatures are considered to be at their height. The
D.e.v.i.l’s Hour: According to certain beliefs, 3:00 a.m. is the polar opposite of 3:00 p.m. (the time of Christ’s d.e.a.th) and is when malicious forces or dark spirits are at their most active.
Many people propose more rational answers, such as the body’s intrinsic circadian clock, sleep disorders including sleep paralysis, or the brain becoming more attentive during the night for unknown causes.
What should we do when we wake up at this time?
While the idea that waking up at this time is harmful or eerie is based on superstition, there are more scientific and psychological grounds for waking up at strange hours. If you have weird feelings or sensations, try to remain calm, focus on your breathing, and go back to sleep. If this occurs regularly, you should visit a doctor or sleep specialist.
