How to change snooze time on iPhone (1 to 15 minutes)
iOS 26 finally lets you set a snooze length for each alarm. Older iOS versions are stuck at 9 minutes.
The fix
iOS 26 and later
- 1
Open Clock and tap Alarms.
- 2
Tap the alarm, or the plus button for a new one.
- 3
Turn on Snooze and tap Snooze Duration.
- 4
Choose 1 to 15 minutes and tap Save.
The fix
Older iOS: the workaround
- 1
Turn off Snooze on your main alarm.
- 2
Add extra alarms at the gap you want, such as 5 minutes apart.
Frequently asked questions
Why is iPhone snooze 9 minutes?
It copies old mechanical alarm clocks. On iOS 18 and earlier it cannot be changed.
Does the snooze setting apply to all alarms?
No. Snooze Duration is set per alarm, so change it on each one.
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