Set the alarm clock for 2:23 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

2:23 pm across the country

Sydney2:23 pm
Brisbane2:23 pm
Adelaide1:53 pm
Perth12:23 pm
Darwin1:53 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 2:23 pm

While you watch the clock for the 2:23 pm beach lifesaver changeover, an alarm can mark the assigned moment without pulling your attention from the swimmers. The patrol is changing during a busy part of the afternoon, so a clear cue helps the handover happen at the intended time rather than drifting towards 3:00 pm.

Before the beach gets any busier, set the alarm and run a quick signal check while there is still time to adjust the volume. Confirm that the sound is noticeable above nearby conversation and surf, and leave the page ready after the test. Keep the browser open and the phone awake; otherwise the alarm will not sound, and the lifesaver changeover may be missed.

With the handover approaching in the midday heat, keep anything you eat simple and easy to finish without distraction. Water and a light snack can fit into the wait, especially if you remain where you can monitor the patrol area. Save a larger meal or a hot drink for after 2:23 pm, when another person has taken over and you are no longer counting down to the change.

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.