Set the alarm clock for 2:38 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

2:38 pm across the country

Sydney2:38 pm
Brisbane2:38 pm
Adelaide2:08 pm
Perth12:38 pm
Darwin2:08 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 2:38 pm

You’re wrapping up at the notary, checking the signed papers and getting ready to leave. An alarm set for 2:38 pm can mark the moment to collect your copies, thank everyone and head out, while still leaving a useful window before 3:00 pm for the next part of your afternoon.

With conversation, office sounds or traffic outside, a quiet alert may disappear into the background. Set the volume high enough to be heard clearly and keep the browser running in the foreground while you finish the paperwork. Test the sound beforehand if the room is noisy. This browser alarm will not sound if its page is no longer running or your phone goes to sleep, so the papers could keep you there past your planned departure unless you also set a phone alarm.

Leaving an appointment around 2:38 pm can put you on the road as school pick-up traffic starts building in many Australian suburbs. Check the journey before signing begins, then allow extra time for busy intersections, limited parking or a walk from the notary’s office. If you need to arrive somewhere soon after 3:00 pm, having your keys, documents and route ready makes the departure simpler.

Common questions

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.

Can I change the alarm sound?

Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.