No one loves a TikTok must-have more than me. LED masks? I’ve got one. Smart rings? Absolutely. Vibration plates? Ordering one as we speak.
So, of course, after seeing countless 2026 health and wellness guides all over my FYP raving about sunrise alarm clocks, specifically the Hatch, I knew I needed one too.
But what is a sunrise alarm clock, and what does it even do?
A sunrise alarm clock gradually lights up your room to mimic a natural sunrise, gently waking you up instead of jolting you awake with a blaring alarm.
Sounds dreamy, right? The only catch is the Hatch is wildly expensive to buy in Australia — especially once you factor in shipping, currency conversion and the fact that many of its features sit behind a subscription paywall.
So instead of dropping serious money, I went digging for affordable sunrise alarm clocks that do the same job, minus the insane price tag.
The best sunrise alarm clocks in Australia
Dreamegg Sunrise Alarm Clock
$144.49 $169.99 at Amazon
This sunrise alarm clock is a solid alternative to the Hatch – ticking the basic boxes most people care about without a crazy price tag. It simulates a gentle sunrise with gradually brightening light and pairs that with soothing sounds so mornings feel calmer, not chaotic.
Key features:
- Light slowly brightens before your alarm to mimic natural dawn and ease waking up
- Includes dozens of nature and white‑noise options to help with sleep and wake‑ups without jarring tones
- Adjustable light brightness and colours that double as a calming bedside lamp
- Intuitive buttons so settings can be changed without a phone or app
- Customise how loud or soft the alarm and sound machine are
Kogan Sunrise Alarm Clock & White Noise Machine
$64.99 at Kogan
The Kogan Sunrise Alarm Clock gently brightens your room to mimic a natural sunrise, so you wake up feeling a little less zombie and a little more refreshed. On top of that, it comes with soothing sounds and a soft night light, making it perfect for setting a calm, cosy vibe from bedtime to wake-up.
Key features:
- Gentle sunrise simulation that brightens your room over 0–60 minutes
- Built-in relaxing sounds, from nature to white noise, for easy sleep and wake-ups
- Soft, adjustable night light to create the perfect bedtime ambience
- Dimmable display so your room stays cozy, not glaring
- Customisable volume and sleep timer for a personalised wake-up routine
Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100
$149.88 at Amazon
Using gradual light to gently wake you up and help wind you down, this alarm clock brings the sunrise to your bedside. Perfect for dark mornings or anyone who wants a calmer start to the day rather than a jarring beeper.
Key features:
- Gentle 30‑minute sunrise simulation that gradually brightens the room to mimic natural morning light
- Fading sunset feature that slowly dims the light over 30 minutes to help you unwind before sleep
- Adjustable sunrise intensity so you can choose how bright or soft the light feels
- Optional alarm beep & snooze if you want sound as well as light to wake up
- Light‑sensitive auto‑dimming display that fades away at night so your room stays dark
Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock
$78.83 at Kogan
Doubling as an ambient bedside light and sound machine, this sunrise alarm clock blends gradual sunrise/sunset simulation with app control and dual alarms. It’s especially handy if you like settings that can be customised from your phone and the flexibility of multiple alarms and soothing sleep sounds.
Key features:
- Light gradually increases in the morning and dims at night to mimic natural rhythms
- Set times, adjust brightness and customise settings straight from your smartphone
- Perfect for different schedules (like weekdays vs weekends)
- Soothing natural sounds to help you fall asleep and wake up gently
- Customisable light colours and intensity
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