Set the alarm clock for 11:40 pm

 

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

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11:40 pm across the country

Sydney11:40 pm
Brisbane11:40 pm
Adelaide11:10 pm
Perth9:40 pm
Darwin11:10 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 11:40 pm

You’re midway through an evening walk now that the day’s heat has eased, but you need a firm cue to turn back. An alarm for 11:40 pm marks the point to leave the quieter streets or waterfront path and head home, rather than letting the cooler air stretch the outing past midnight. That still leaves a natural reference point ahead: 12:00 am.

Your phone may dim and go idle while it sits in a pocket, so keep this alarm running where the browser can remain active and the sound is audible. If the phone falls asleep or the browser stops running, the alarm may not sound to end your walk. Check the volume before setting off, and avoid relying on silent or battery-saving settings that could leave you farther from home when 11:40 pm passes.

Coming in at 11:40 pm leaves only the remaining night for sleep, so make the return leg direct and uneventful. Keep keys ready, finish any water you brought, and use the walk home to slow the pace instead of extending the route. Once inside, putting away shoes and switching to low lighting promptly can keep a late evening outing from taking another large slice out of the night.

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.