Set the alarm clock for 2:08 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

2:08 pm across the country

Sydney2:08 pm
Brisbane2:08 pm
Adelaide1:38 pm
Perth12:08 pm
Darwin1:38 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 2:08 pm

Pulling yourself out of the task in front of you at 2:08 pm gives you a clear cue to leave for the second half of your shift. It interrupts the momentum of what you are doing now, before an easy few extra minutes turn into a rushed departure. With 3:00 pm approaching, the alarm marks the point when your attention needs to move from the current job to getting out the door.

Your shift depends on hearing the signal, so check it before relying on it. Set the alarm, listen to a brief test, and confirm that the chosen tone is audible at the volume you will actually use. This also reveals whether silent mode or connected earbuds are diverting the sound. The second half of your shift may begin without you if this browser page is closed or your phone goes to sleep, because the alarm cannot sound in either case.

Heading outside around 2:08 pm can mean stepping into the day’s lingering heat, and humid air may make the walk to the car or bus feel heavier. Leave a moment to collect your keys and water indoors, then use a shaded route where one is available. If the air feels close, a less hurried departure keeps the change from indoor cooling to midday conditions manageable.

Common questions

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.

Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?

No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.

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.