Set the alarm clock for 5:01 am

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

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You can also try the other alarm clocks

Alarm clock for 5:00 am Alarm clock for 5:02 am Alarm clock for 5:03 am

Going to bed for a 5:01 am alarm

Asleep by 7:46 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 9:16 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 10:46 pm — 4 full sleep cycles, about 6 hours

A sleep cycle runs about 90 minutes, and most people take around 15 minutes to drop off. Waking at the end of a cycle feels easier than waking in the middle of one.

5:01 am across the country

Sydney	5:01 am
Brisbane	5:01 am
Adelaide	4:31 am
Perth	3:01 am
Darwin	4:31 am

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

Online alarm clock for 5:01 am

While you watch the clock for the right moment to grease and start the machinery before heading into the paddock, a 5:01 am alarm keeps the early preparation tied to a clear time. It leaves the rest of the hour available for checks, fuel and loading before 6:00 am, without relying on a sleepy glance at the kitchen clock.

With machinery waiting outside, check where the alarm sound will play before settling down. Wireless headphones can remain connected without making it obvious, sending the alert away from the room where you expect to hear it. Disconnect them or select the computer speakers, then set a sensible volume. A missed browser alarm could delay the machinery check: it cannot sound after its page has been closed or the computer has gone to sleep.

Before leaving at this early hour, allow for the actual drive to the shed, workshop or paddock rather than treating quiet roads as an instant trip. Rural routes may be dark, and wildlife or an unexpected gate can add time even when traffic is light. Put keys, boots and any access gear together beforehand, then leave a modest travel margin so 5:01 am starts the preparation instead of a rushed drive.

Common questions

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.

What happens once the alarm goes off?

It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.