Set the alarm clock for 4:52 pm

 

Leave this tab open — the alarm only rings while the tab stays open.

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

4:52 pm across the country

Sydney4:52 pm
Brisbane4:52 pm
Adelaide4:22 pm
Perth2:52 pm
Darwin4:22 pm

Times are worked out live in your browser, so daylight saving is already accounted for.

Online alarm clock for 4:52 pm

You’re wrapping up the roof check and heading inside before the forecast hail arrives, so set the alarm for 4:52 pm as your firm finishing point. That gives you a clear cue to put away anything you have been using, make one final check from a safe position and be off the roof before 5:00 pm.

Because you are leaving the job behind, keep the alarm running somewhere that will remain awake until it sounds. If the computer goes to sleep or the browser is closed before 4:52 pm, the alarm may stay silent and your roof check could run later than planned. Keep the volume high enough to hear outdoors, and use a separate phone alarm if you cannot leave the browser active.

Anyone else at home may hear movement overhead, tools being packed away or the alarm itself during the late afternoon. Let them know that 4:52 pm marks the end of the inspection, especially if someone might open a door below, move equipment or let pets into the yard. Agree on a clear area for your return to ground so everyone knows when the roof work is finished.

Common questions

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.

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.