How to use the online alarm clock
The arvo slump hits hard after lunch, and an alarm for 3:40 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 3:40 pm through your speakers to get you back on track.
After picking a tone, press Start and leave the page open. It doesn't need an internet connection once it's running, but it does need the tab itself to stay open, so avoid closing the browser or letting the device fall asleep before the time is reached.
Because this runs in the browser rather than on the phone's operating system, it sidesteps silent mode and do-not-disturb entirely, useful if your phone alarm has ever failed to go off for exactly that reason. Just be aware it needs the tab open and the screen or laptop lid to stay on to actually ring. On a 24-hour clock 3:40 pm is written 15:40, and spoken aloud it's twenty to four in the afternoon. Written the Australian way that's 3.40 pm, and typed in a hurry it's often 3:40pm. Set an alarm for 3:40 pm, set the alarm to 3:40 pm, set my alarm for 3:40 pm — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.
Common questions
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.
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.
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