How to use the online alarm clock
The arvo slump hits hard after lunch, and an alarm for 3:21 pm is often just a way to stop a short break turning into an hour. Set it, pick a sound, and this page will ring at 3:21 pm through your speakers to get you back on track.
Set your preferred sound, press Start, then leave the tab where it is. Everything happens inside the browser — no background app, no notification pushed from a server — so an open tab is what actually makes the alarm ring at the right time.
Compared to a phone, this alarm has one job and nothing else competing for attention — no messages, no app switching. It's free and doesn't ask for sign-up, but it only works while the tab is open and the device stays awake, so it suits daytime use at a desk better than an overnight bedroom alarm. On a 24-hour clock 3:21 pm is written 15:21, and spoken aloud it's twenty-one minutes past three in the afternoon. Timetables and rosters may show it as 15:21, and handwritten notes as 3.21 pm. Set an alarm for 3:21 pm, set the alarm to 3:21 pm, set my alarm for 3:21 pm — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.
Common questions
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.
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.