diff --git a/litellm/tests/test_python_38.py b/litellm/tests/test_python_38.py
index 112dae6312..5164e96751 100644
--- a/litellm/tests/test_python_38.py
+++ b/litellm/tests/test_python_38.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ def test_litellm_proxy_server_config_no_general_settings():
         )
 
         # Allow some time for the server to start
-        time.sleep(5)  # Adjust the sleep time if necessary
+        time.sleep(20)  # Adjust the sleep time if necessary
 
         # Send a request to the /health/liveliness endpoint
         response = requests.get("http://localhost:4000/health/liveliness")