diff --git a/src/state/shell/reminders.ts b/src/state/shell/reminders.ts
index 93ce06c526..6926ac2a35 100644
--- a/src/state/shell/reminders.ts
+++ b/src/state/shell/reminders.ts
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ export function shouldRequestEmailConfirmation(account: SessionAccount) {
   }
 
   // already snoozed today
-  if (simpleAreDatesEqual(new Date(snoozedAt), new Date())) {
+  if (simpleAreDatesEqual(new Date(Date.parse(snoozedAt)), new Date())) {
     return false
   }