diff --git a/tests/test_workers.py b/tests/test_workers.py
index 7f5fe5d..89163f8 100644
--- a/tests/test_workers.py
+++ b/tests/test_workers.py
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ def test_heartbeat(self, tiger):
         )
         worker.start()
 
-        time.sleep(DELAY / 2)
+        time.sleep(DELAY)
 
         key = tiger._key(ACTIVE, "default")
         conn = tiger.connection