Set the alarm clock for 11:55 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

11:55 pm across the country

Sydney11:55 pm
Brisbane11:55 pm
Adelaide11:25 pm
Perth9:55 pm
Darwin11:25 pm

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

How to use the online alarm clock

Late-night study or a last email before bed can run past 11:55 pm without anyone noticing, which is exactly what this alarm is for. Set it here and it'll ring at 11:55 pm through your speakers, a firm enough nudge to actually close the laptop.

Select a sound, hit Start, and that's the whole setup. The countdown runs inside this browser tab rather than on your device's operating system, so it needs to remain open, on a phone or laptop, until the alarm actually goes off.

Compared to a phone, this alarm has one job and nothing else competing for attention — no messages, no app switching. It's free and doesn't ask for sign-up, but it only works while the tab is open and the device stays awake, so it suits daytime use at a desk better than an overnight bedroom alarm. On a 24-hour clock 11:55 pm is written 23:55, and spoken aloud it's five to twelve at night. You'll also see it written 11.55 pm — a full stop instead of the colon means the same time. Set an alarm for 11:55 pm, set the alarm to 11:55 pm, set my alarm for 11:55 pm — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.

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.