Set the alarm clock for 12:58 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

12:58 pm across the country

Sydney12:58 pm
Brisbane12:58 pm
Adelaide12:28 pm
Perth10:58 am
Darwin12:28 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 12:58 pm

Finish the junior primary swimming lesson, gather the kickboards and towels, and set the 12:58 pm alarm for the moment you need to leave. It gives the class a clear finish without turning the last few minutes into repeated clock checks. With 1:00 pm close behind, there is just enough time to count the children, collect stray goggles and head away from the pool.

During swimming lesson pack-up, keep the alarm page active and make sure the phone stays awake until the sound plays. A device that goes to sleep beforehand can prevent a browser alarm from sounding, leaving the departure cue unheard. Place the phone where the tone will be audible over splashing and changing-room noise, set the volume before tidying begins, and use the visible countdown to judge whether one final equipment check will fit.

Leaving the pool around midday can mean stepping from shaded indoor light into sharp Australian sunshine. Put sunglasses and a hat beside the bag before the lesson ends, rather than searching for them outside while supervising the group. If the screen is difficult to read in the bright light, raise its brightness while still under cover, then lower it again once the 12:58 pm alarm has done its job.

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.