How to use the online alarm clock
If you're clocking on for a night shift around 11:33 pm, relying on a phone alarm across the room isn't always enough. This rings straight from your browser at 11:33 pm, loud enough to cut through a quiet house before you head out the door.
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.
Some people use this alongside a phone alarm rather than instead of it: a louder backup through laptop speakers, or a way to set a reminder without touching a phone at all. It won't survive the tab closing or the device sleeping, so for anything critical overnight, keep a second alarm running as well. On a 24-hour clock 11:33 pm is written 23:33, and spoken aloud it's twenty-seven minutes to twelve at night. Written the Australian way that's 11.33 pm, and typed in a hurry it's often 11:33pm. Set an alarm for 11:33 pm, set the alarm to 11:33 pm, set my alarm for 11:33 pm — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.
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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