How long is Cannabis Edible Duration?
Cannabis Edible Duration: 8 hours total across 5 phases.
Timeline
⚠️ Start low (5mg THC), go slow. Effects cannot be reversed once ingested. Onset delay causes most adverse experiences from edibles.
Total Duration
8 hours
Phases
5
Category
Substance Effects
Cannabis edibles last 4-8 hours — much longer than smoking (1-3 hours). Onset is delayed 30-90 minutes, which causes many people to accidentally overconsume.
Phases
30-90 minutes. No effects yet — do NOT take more.
Effects begin. Can intensify rapidly over 30 minutes.
2-3 hours of full effects. Stronger than equivalent smoked dose.
Sustained effects, gradually diminishing.
Slow return to baseline. Sleepiness common.
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