Best Sunrise Alarm Clock (2026): Hatch, Lumie

I've woken up to the bright hues of nearly a dozen different sunrise alarm clocks over the past two years, and it's a game changer. Here's what makes it work, and which ones I recommend the most.

Your body is built to wake naturally with the sunrise and feel sleepy as the sun sets. The light at both the beginning and end of the day is a warm, golden tone, unlike the midday bright, slightly blue sunlight that keeps you wide awake. A sunrise alarm clock mimics this transition from morning to bright daytime light, helping to signal your body to wake up (or fall asleep, if the clock also has a sunset option).