Set the alarm clock for 10:38 am

 

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

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Going to bed for a 10:38 am alarm

  • Asleep by 1:23 am — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 2:53 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 4:23 am — 4 full sleep cycles, about 6 hours

A sleep cycle runs about 90 minutes, and most people take around 15 minutes to drop off. Waking at the end of a cycle feels easier than waking in the middle of one.

10:38 am across the country

Sydney10:38 am
Brisbane10:38 am
Adelaide10:08 am
Perth8:38 am
Darwin10:08 am

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

Online alarm clock for 10:38 am

As you hand your current work to a colleague, set the 10:38 am alarm to mark the moment you need to switch your attention to the video interview. That leaves a clear boundary between explaining the handover and checking your camera, notes and meeting details before 11:00 am. A named alarm also makes the signal easier to recognise if the conversation with your colleague runs long.

Your interview reminder needs to be audible above whatever is happening nearby, so raise the alarm volume before relying on it. Play a brief test while the air conditioner, office chatter or kitchen noise is at its usual level; a signal that sounds obvious in silence can disappear beneath those sounds. This browser alarm must remain running on an awake phone or computer, or the interview alert will not sound.

Late-morning surroundings can shift quickly as cafés fill, shared offices become busier and household activity picks up. For a 10:38 am alert, keep the phone close rather than across the room, and move away from speakers or running appliances while waiting. If headphones are connected, confirm where the test signal comes through so nearby noise does not mask the reminder.

Common questions

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.

What happens once the alarm goes off?

It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.