It's depends on the dosage and metabolism of the person itself. An average dosed LSD trip typically lasts 6 to 12 hours, with the most intense effects occurring between 2 to 6 hours after ingestion. If the dosage is on the low side it could be more like 4-8 hours of noticeable effects. A real high dose can take 12 hours or even longer than that. Here's a general timeline:

Low Dose LSD (Micro to low dose, 20–100 μg)

• Total Duration: 6–8 hours
• Onset: 30–60 minutes
• Peak Effects: Around 1.5–4 hours after ingestion
• Come-down: Gradual fading until around 8–10 hours
• Typical Effects: Subtle visual changes, increased focus, openness, and emotional clarity — but still manageable. Ideal for introspection without being overwhelming.

Medium Dose LSD (100–200 μg)

• Total Duration: 7–10 hours
• Onset: 30–60 minutes
• Peak Effects: Around 1.5–5 hours after ingestion
• Come-downLasts up to 7–10 hours
• Typical Effects: Clear hallucinations, altered sense of time, sensory blending, emotional openness. Suitable for therapeutic work with proper guidance.

High Dose LSD (200+ μg)

• Total Duration: 8–14 hours
• Onset: 30–60 minutes
• Peak Effects: Around 1.5–6 hours after ingestion
• Come-down: Can continue until 8–14 hours
• Typical Effects: Deep ego dissolution, spiritual or mystical experiences, intense visuals, and time distortion. Only recommended for experienced users in a safe, guided setting.

In conclusion, the duration can vary based on dosage, individual sensitivity, and whether it's taken in combination with other substances (like in a wizard flip, which combines LSD and psilocybin).

For me it takes 6 hours and then an afterglow with not so much visuals of another 6 hours. The what I call trip phase is just 5 hours in time.

From what I've heard, no two trips are ever the same. It's wild how something like metabolism or dosage can influence the experience so much.

I once ventured into the realm of psychedelics like LSD. While the effects were profound, they also felt manageable and within my control.

A friend of mine took a real high dose and made him trip for 12 hours and after that another 12 hours to act totally normal again. The dose is also important to the length of the effects!

For me on a high dose it's like 6 hours tripping and a couple of hours after that still a of after effects. Driving a car is doable after one day.

When I take an average dose myself it's like 5-7 hours, but a longer comedown and it's longer difficult to fall asleep (up to 24 hours). This makes it that the subtle effects are like a full day and the trip itself slightly longer that psilocybin.

LSD takes about 2 hours longer than psilocybin.

The duration of an LSD trip depends heavily on various factors, particularly the dosage and your personal metabolism. Generally, a trip lasts between 6 and 12 hours, although this can vary.

At a low dose, between 20 and 100 micrograms, most effects wear off after about 6 to 8 hours. You notice subtle changes, increased focus, and emotional openness, but it remains manageable. The peak of this trip usually occurs one and a half to four hours after ingestion.

With an average dose of around 100 to 200 micrograms, you can expect the effects to be noticeable for 7 to 10 hours. The peak occurs after one and a half to five hours. This is typical of what people experience with hallucinations, an altered sense of time, and sensory overload.

A high dose, above 200 micrograms, can last 8 to 14 hours or sometimes even longer. This results in deep ego dissolution, spiritual experiences, and intense imagery. This is truly something you only do in a safe, supervised environment.

What is important to know: the effects do not wear off abruptly after those 8 to 14 hours. Many people experience subtle effects for hours afterward and may experience insomnia for up to 24 hours after ingestion. They feel different from normal the entire day afterward. It also matters whether you combine LSD and psilocybin, as this changes the experience.

Every time you use LSD, it will feel different because your metabolism, your mental state, and your expectations are always different. So, although these timelines provide a good guideline, your own experience is the real proof of what is right for you.