Set the alarm clock for 4:58 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

4:58 pm across the country

Sydney4:58 pm
Brisbane4:58 pm
Adelaide4:28 pm
Perth2:58 pm
Darwin4:28 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 4:58 pm

As football training wraps up, a 4:58 pm alarm can mark the moment to collect your boots, grab your school bag and head home. It gives you a clear cue just before 5:00 pm, so packing up does not drift into extra kicks on the oval while everyone else is leaving.

Before relying on the alarm after football training, set a quick test for a minute or two ahead and listen for the signal. That check confirms the volume is noticeable over chatter, bouncing balls and traffic near the school gate. Choose the sound and level while you can still adjust them, then set 4:58 pm for the actual finish. The football training alert cannot sound if the browser session has ended or the phone has gone to sleep, so keep the alarm running and the phone awake until it rings.

Walking away from the oval at 4:58 pm can still mean strong afternoon heat, especially after an active session. Have water ready and pack a dry shirt if the trip home includes a hot bus stop or walk. Moving straight into heavy air conditioning can feel abrupt after being outside, so cool down briefly in the shade and use a light layer for the ride home.

Common questions

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.

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.