diff --git a/src/main/java/org/qortal/settings/Settings.java b/src/main/java/org/qortal/settings/Settings.java
index 41b69114..dd62189f 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/qortal/settings/Settings.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/qortal/settings/Settings.java
@@ -202,9 +202,9 @@ public class Settings {
 	private boolean allowConnectionsWithOlderPeerVersions = true;
 
 	/** Minimum time (in seconds) that we should attempt to remain connected to a peer for */
-	private int minPeerConnectionTime = 2 * 60; // seconds
+	private int minPeerConnectionTime = 5 * 60; // seconds
 	/** Maximum time (in seconds) that we should attempt to remain connected to a peer for */
-	private int maxPeerConnectionTime = 20 * 60; // seconds
+	private int maxPeerConnectionTime = 60 * 60; // seconds
 
 	/** Whether to sync multiple blocks at once in normal operation */
 	private boolean fastSyncEnabled = true;