Set the alarm clock for 1:43 am

 

Leave this tab open — the alarm only rings while the tab stays open.

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

1:43 am across the country

Sydney1:43 am
Brisbane1:43 am
Adelaide1:13 am
Perth11:43 pm
Darwin1:13 am

Times are worked out live in your browser, so daylight saving is already accounted for.

Online alarm clock for 1:43 am

Watching 1:43 am tick past, you are waiting for the moment to leave for a dawn surf, with the board already packed in the car. Set the alarm for the planned departure rather than repeatedly checking the clock. The 17 minutes before 2:00 am may be enough to rest your eyes, gather your keys and be ready to head towards the beach without rushing.

Your early surf depends on hearing the signal, so check the phone’s silent setting before settling back down. Some browsers can still play the alarm while other sounds are muted, but that behaviour varies, making a quick sound check useful. Keep the volume audible and leave this page running. If the browser closes or the phone falls asleep, the alarm cannot sound for your surf departure, so use the phone’s built-in alarm as a backup when timing matters.

With the board and gear already in the car, keep the remaining night quiet and uncomplicated. Dim the screen after setting 1:43 am, place the phone where the alarm will be audible, and avoid starting anything that will keep you awake. Even a short stretch of undisturbed sleep before leaving can feel more worthwhile than spending those minutes watching the time.

Common questions

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.

Can I change the alarm sound?

Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.