How to use the online alarm clock
Setting an alarm for 3:05 am while everyone else is asleep can feel like cheating the clock, but it's usually just planning ahead for an early departure or a shift that starts before sunrise. This will sound at 3:05 am through your speakers, whether it's the depths of winter or a short summer night.
Using it is simple: pick a ringtone from the list, press Start, and leave this tab open in your browser. The alarm runs entirely on this page, so closing the browser will stop it from going off. Come back a minute early if you're not sure you trust it yet.
This works well as a second alarm, one that isn't tangled up with phone notifications, do-not-disturb settings, or low battery. It genuinely won't ring if the tab gets closed or the device goes to sleep, so treat it as a backup or a work-desk tool rather than the only alarm for something important. On a 24-hour clock 3:05 am is written 03:05, and spoken aloud it's five past three at night. You'll also see it written 3.05 am — a full stop instead of the colon means the same time. Set an alarm for 3:05 am, set the alarm to 3:05 am, set my alarm for 3:05 am — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.
Common questions
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.
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.