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How Loud Is Alarm Clock?
80 dB
Alarm Clock · Generally safe
A bedside alarm at arm’s length.
Hearing risk: Low risk; only very long exposure to the upper end is worth limiting.
Safe exposure: No daily limit (below 85 dB).
Safe exposure: No daily limit (below 85 dB).
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FAQ
How many decibels is alarm clock?
Alarm Clock is about 80 dB — a generally safe level. Low risk; only very long exposure to the upper end is worth limiting.
Is alarm clock dangerous to your hearing?
At about 80 dB it is below the 85 dB risk threshold, so it is generally safe for normal exposure.
How long can I safely be exposed to 80 dB?
Sounds below 85 dB have no official daily exposure limit for healthy hearing.
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Decibel values are typical dBA approximations and vary with distance, model and environment. Informational only — not medical advice.