Set the alarm clock for 2:17 am

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

2:17 am across the country

Sydney2:17 am
Brisbane2:17 am
Adelaide1:47 am
Perth12:17 am
Darwin1:47 am

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

Online alarm clock for 2:17 am

Getting ahead on the five o’clock cafe opening at 2:17 am leaves room to check the keys, clothes and early transport before anything becomes urgent. An alarm now can mark the point when preparation should pause and the trip or first task should begin. With 3:00 am still ahead, there is also time to write a short opening checklist rather than relying on a tired memory.

For this cafe shift, the alarm needs an audible path through the phone’s silent settings. The chosen alarm time and label should be checked on screen, then the volume and sound setting confirmed separately, because a visible countdown does not guarantee a noise will play. If the browser is closed or the phone falls asleep, the cafe preparation may receive no alert at all, so a separate phone alarm provides a sensible fallback.

Before settling down ahead of the opening shift, the surrounding light can be arranged for the 2:17 am wake-up. Keeping the room dark beforehand avoids an unnecessary glow during the night, while a small lamp placed within easy reach makes keys and clothing easier to find. A warm, low light is less jarring than switching on the main ceiling light, and curtains can remain closed until it is time to leave.

Common questions

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.

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.