How to use the online alarm clock
Newborns don't care what time it is, and neither does an early shift roster. If 1:01 am is when you need to be up and moving, this page will ring at exactly 1:01 am through your browser, giving parents and shift workers one less thing to double-check before they finally shut their eyes.
After picking a tone, press Start and leave the page open. It doesn't need an internet connection once it's running, but it does need the tab itself to stay open, so avoid closing the browser or letting the device fall asleep before the time is reached.
The advantage of a browser alarm is volume and reliability at a desk: laptop speakers are often louder and easier to hear across a room than a phone left in a bag. The catch is that it depends entirely on the tab staying open; if the browser closes or the laptop sleeps, the alarm won't fire. On a 24-hour clock 1:01 am is written 01:01, and spoken aloud it's one minutes past one at night. You'll also see it written 1.01 am — a full stop instead of the colon means the same time. Whether you would say set alarm for 1:01 am or put an alarm on for 1:01 am, the steps are the same: pick a sound, press Start, leave the tab open.
Common questions
Is there a cost to use this?
No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.
Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?
No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
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