Set the alarm clock for 2:28 am

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

2:28 am across the country

Sydney2:28 am
Brisbane2:28 am
Adelaide1:58 am
Perth12:28 am
Darwin1:58 am

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

Online alarm clock for 2:28 am

While you watch 2:28 am approach, the message to your neighbours can stay drafted until the agreed moment to warn them that you are leaving before daylight. Setting the alarm now means you can stop checking the clock every few minutes while still keeping your departure quiet and considerate. There are 32 minutes before 3:00 am, enough time to gather your keys and bags without rushing.

Because the warning matters, test the sound now rather than discovering a muted alarm when you need it. Set a brief trial, check the volume, and confirm that the tone is clear from wherever you will be waiting. Then reset it for 2:28 am. A stopped browser alarm will leave your neighbours without the promised warning, so use a separate backup if you might close the page or allow the computer to sleep.

Once the message is sent, keep the remaining night simple so you preserve whatever sleep is still available. Put the phone down, leave the keys and travel items together, and dim the room instead of starting another task. If you are going back to bed after 2:28 am, set the next alarm before lying down, with enough time to reach the car calmly and avoid extra noise in the driveway.

Common questions

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.

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.