Online alarm clock for 2:46 pm
You are midway through counting waterbirds across a billabong when the 2:46 pm alarm marks the moment to pause, check your tally and look up from the water. Setting this specific time lets you stay focused on each bird rather than repeatedly checking the clock. It also leaves a natural checkpoint before 3:00 pm, when you can confirm which sections of reeds and open water you have already covered.
A waterbird count can take you beyond easy hearing range, so the alarm signal is worth testing before you settle into position. You can set 2:46 pm, start the alarm briefly and check that its sound is clear at your chosen volume. Keep the browser active and the device awake: otherwise the waterbird count may continue past your intended pause because the signal will not sound. A quick advance check also reveals whether headphones, silent settings or low volume could hide the alert.
Billabongs can still be noisy in the middle of the afternoon, with wind through reeds, insects, frogs and nearby birds masking a quiet tone. Place your phone close enough to hear without leaving it where glare or heat becomes a problem, and choose a signal distinct from the surrounding calls. As 3:00 pm approaches, changing wind and bird activity may alter the soundscape, so a little extra volume can make the 2:46 pm alert easier to notice.
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.
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