How to use the online alarm clock
An afternoon alarm at 4:43 pm works well for anyone who's ducked away for a quick rest and doesn't trust themselves to wake up on their own. Set the time, choose a tone, and leave the tab open. It'll ring at 4:43 pm through your laptop or desktop speakers.
Start by selecting a tone from the dropdown, then hit Start to lock it in. From that point the page does the counting, and it'll ring once the time is reached, but only if the tab is still open somewhere on your device. Closing it, or the browser entirely, cancels the alarm.
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 4:43 pm is written 16:43, and spoken aloud it's seventeen minutes to five in the evening. Timetables and rosters may show it as 16:43, and handwritten notes as 4.43 pm. Setting the alarm to 4:43 pm tomorrow morning works the same way: if the time has gone for today, the count runs through to it.
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.
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