Online alarm clock for 2:01 am
You are midway through a night-time millipede census after a tropical downpour when the 2:01 am alarm tells you to break from the search. It gives you a clear stopping point for recording the current patch, checking your torch and stepping away before the next survey stretch. With 3:00 am still ahead, you can pause without treating the round hour as your only cue.
A reliable interruption starts with hearing the chosen signal before returning to the wet ground. Set the alarm, test its sound now and adjust your phone volume while you are close enough to notice any problem. If the browser is no longer active or your phone falls asleep, the signal may not sound and the millipede census could continue beyond the intended break. Leave the alarm page running on an awake phone until 2:01 am.
Between survey passes in the Australian tropical night, check how the post-rain air feels rather than assuming the temperature tells the whole story. High humidity can leave clothing, notebooks and torch grips damp even when the air seems mild. Keep your phone under cover but within hearing range, wipe moisture from your hands before handling it, and choose an open spot where the alarm will not be muffled by rain gear.
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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