Set the alarm clock for 5:16 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

5:16 pm across the country

Sydney5:16 pm
Brisbane5:16 pm
Adelaide4:46 pm
Perth3:16 pm
Darwin4:46 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 5:16 pm

If you are handing the application to a colleague as your shift changes, set the alarm for 5:16 pm so the handover includes a clear moment to leave. Confirm who has the forms, identification and any supporting papers before they head to the branch. With 6:00 pm approaching, the alert can mark the point when discussion stops and the application starts moving.

While your colleague takes over, the alarm page may sit behind maps, messages or a document without needing to remain on screen. Keep its browser window running and check that sound is allowed before switching away. The alarm cannot protect the application deadline if you close the page or let the phone or laptop go to sleep, because it will not sound. A separate phone alarm is sensible when missing the branch closing time would leave no second chance that afternoon.

For the branch run, check the route using current traffic rather than the usual travel time. At 5:16 pm, school pick-ups and the start of the evening commute can slow suburban roads, while CBD parking may add another walk to the entrance. Allow time to find the correct counter and join any queue; arriving near 6:00 pm may be too late even if the doors are still open.

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.