30 to 90 minutes for onset, with the peak arriving at 2–4 hours and effects fading over 6–8 hours total. That wide onset window is why edibles demand patience — and why the 90-minute rule exists: never take a second dose before the first is fully felt.
The Timeline
- 0–15 min: digestion begins; little to nothing felt.
- 15–45 min: the first edge (mild warmth, relaxation) for most people.
- 45–90 min: the full effect arrives. This is the window where “I should take more” is almost always wrong.
- 2–4 h: peak intensity.
- 6–8 h: fading; a long tail of mild relaxation is normal.
What Shifts the Curve
- Food: a recent meal slows onset (the 90-minute mark becomes more likely than 30). An empty stomach speeds it up — and amplifies intensity, which is why a light snack before an edible is part of the dosing protocol (edible safety).
- Dose size: a full piece takes longer to fully express than a quarter, because the peak is higher and the tail longer.
- Your metabolism and day: stress, sleep, and individual biology move the window by ±15–20 minutes. Set the timer for 90 either way.
For the full onset comparison across gummies, vapes, and prerolls: the onset guide. How much to take in that first window: the gummy dosing chart and first-timer guide. Our gummies standardize at 1,000mg per piece (15ct, 96ct), so the math is exact: a quarter piece is ~250mg, and the 90-minute wait is the protocol that keeps it a good evening.