Online alarm clock for 3:40 pm
While you’re getting organised to drive your child to netball, setting an alarm for 3:40 pm gives you a clear cue before it is time to leave. You can pack a drink bottle, check the training gear and have the car ready without watching the clock. That also leaves a useful buffer before 4:00 pm if finding shoes takes longer than expected.
Your netball departure may suit a gentle tone when everyone is already preparing, while a more insistent sound can help if bags, snacks and conversations are competing for attention. Choose the tone for the room you expect at 3:40 pm, then set the volume high enough to carry from the phone’s location. Because this alarm relies on an active browser session, it will not sound if the page is closed or the phone is asleep, which could leave the child late for netball; use another alarm as backup when timing matters.
Before heading from an air-conditioned home into the afternoon, check whether the air outside feels humid and allow for a less hurried walk to the car. At 3:40 pm, heat can still linger around driveways and courts in many Australian suburbs. Keeping the drink bottle accessible rather than buried under the netball bag makes the transition easier, especially when the car has been parked in the sun.
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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