# How Long Does Kratom Take to Kick In? | The Softer Hour

> How long kratom drinks take to kick in, when they peak, how long they last, and how color and strength change the timing.

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Guide · Elixirs

# How long does kratom take to kick in?

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People usually report feeling a kratom drink within about 15 to 30 minutes, and the effects lasting a few hours. The color, the strength of the can and whether you've eaten all change the timing.

| Stage | Typical timing people report |
| --- | --- |
| First noticeable effects | About 15–30 minutes |
| Peak | About 1–1.5 hours in |
| Fading | Around 3–5 hours |

## What changes the timing

- **Food.** On an empty stomach it tends to come on faster.
- **Strength.** Double-strength blends like [Green Cat 5](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/elixir/products/brewers-series-green-cat-5-elixir-blend?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate) hit harder than regular cans.
- **Color.** People describe white as coming on bright and quick, red as slower and calmer. [What the colors mean](https://softerhour.com/red-vs-green-vs-white-kratom).

## Picking a can for the time of day

Because the effects last a few hours, timing matters: white or green in the afternoon, red in the evening.

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Related: [What is kratom?](https://softerhour.com/what-is-kratom) · [Red vs. green vs. white kratom](https://softerhour.com/red-vs-green-vs-white-kratom) · [Kratom vs. alcohol](https://softerhour.com/kratom-vs-alcohol)

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