Set the alarm clock for 12:52 am

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

12:52 am across the country

Sydney12:52 am
Brisbane12:52 am
Adelaide12:22 am
Perth10:52 pm
Darwin12:22 am

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

Online alarm clock for 12:52 am

You’re handing the winter run to a fresh driver at 12:52 am, so the alarm marks the change rather than the start of the whole trip. That gives both of you a clear cue to swap responsibilities, confirm the route towards the Victorian ski slope and be settled before 1:00 am.

While the road plan is being checked, the alarm page can sit behind another page without taking over the screen. Its tab still needs to remain open, and the phone or laptop must stay awake with sound audible. A closed browser or sleeping device means no alarm will sound, which could delay the drive to the ski slope before it has properly begun.

The driver taking over may appreciate water and a light snack during this late-night handover, especially if the next suitable stop is some distance away. A large meal or hot takeaway is easier to leave until the car is safely parked, rather than juggling it while preparing for a dark winter road. Keeping drinks sealed also avoids a spill across controls, maps or charging cables at 12:52 am.

Common questions

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.

Is this alarm accurate across daylight saving time?

It uses your device's local clock, so as long as your computer's time and date settings are correct, it'll adjust automatically when daylight saving time starts or ends.

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.