diff --git a/services/outside_network.h b/services/outside_network.h
index 15b33094f..c90f9d02d 100644
--- a/services/outside_network.h
+++ b/services/outside_network.h
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ struct reuse_tcp {
 /** max number of queries on a reuse connection */
 #define MAX_REUSE_TCP_QUERIES 200
 /** timeout for REUSE entries in milliseconds. */
-#define REUSE_TIMEOUT 30000
+#define REUSE_TIMEOUT 60000
 
 /**
  * A query that has an answer pending for it.