How to use the online alarm clock
Setting an alarm for 11:18 pm at night often comes down to one thing: not trusting yourself to notice the time once you're deep into something else, whether that's study, a show, or work that's run late. This will ring at 11:18 pm through your device's speakers until you stop it.
There's a short list of sounds to choose from before you press Start — pick one that suits how deep a sleeper you are. Once it's set, the page keeps time in the background of your browser, and it'll sound at the moment you selected, provided the tab hasn't been closed.
Because this runs in the browser rather than on the phone's operating system, it sidesteps silent mode and do-not-disturb entirely, useful if your phone alarm has ever failed to go off for exactly that reason. Just be aware it needs the tab open and the screen or laptop lid to stay on to actually ring. On a 24-hour clock 11:18 pm is written 23:18, and spoken aloud it's eighteen minutes past eleven at night. Timetables and rosters may show it as 23:18, and handwritten notes as 11.18 pm. Whether you would say set alarm for 11:18 pm or put an alarm on for 11:18 pm, the steps are the same: pick a sound, press Start, leave the tab open.
Common questions
Can I use this on my phone instead of a laptop?
Yes, it works in a mobile browser the same way, but phones are more likely to lock the screen or sleep, which can stop the alarm from ringing. A laptop or desktop tends to be more reliable for this.
Can I set more than one alarm at a time?
This page is built around a single alarm at a time. For multiple alarms, open a separate tab for each one and set a different time in each, keeping every tab open until it's rung.
Why use a browser alarm instead of my phone's built-in one?
Mainly for reliability against silent mode, do-not-disturb, or a phone left charging out of earshot. It's a useful backup or a desk-based alternative, though it depends on this tab staying open rather than running in the background of your phone.
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.
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