Alarm clock

Alarm, Snooze button, Alarm going off

An alarm clock is built to interrupt, so when one rings inside a dream it carries a sense of urgency. It often arrives when an appointment or a due date is near, or when something in your waking life deserves attention now, not later. Ringing without end can mean a matter that won't wait any longer. Hitting snooze again and again may mean you're running short on rest, or on enthusiasm for what the day holds. If the alarm never went off, the worry is about missing your moment through no fault of your own.

Dream variations

• Hitting snooze over and overYour energy and your schedule are out of step. Look at your evenings before you blame your mornings.
• An alarm that won't stop ringingA reminder has grown too loud to tune out. Handle the smallest piece of it first, and the noise will fade.
• Your alarm didn't go offYou fear being let down by a system or a person you count on. A backup plan for one important day will ease your mind.
• Setting an alarmYou're preparing for an early morning or a new commitment. You already sense that the timing matters.

Related symbols

Clock · Being late · Sleeping · Wristwatch

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.