Set the alarm clock for 5:19 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 5:17 am Alarm clock for 5:18 am Alarm clock for 5:20 am Alarm clock for 5:21 am

Going to bed for a 5:19 am alarm

Asleep by 8:04 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 9:34 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 11:04 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.

5:19 am across the country

Sydney	5:19 am
Brisbane	5:19 am
Adelaide	4:49 am
Perth	3:19 am
Darwin	4:49 am

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

Online alarm clock for 5:19 am

While you’re laying out boards, towels and a rashie the night before, a 5:19 am alarm gives you a clear starting point for reaching surfing spots farther from the city. It leaves room to load the car, check the forecast and be moving before 6:00 am, without turning the morning into a rushed search for fins or straps.

Keeping this alarm page open is part of the setup for that early surf departure. If the browser is closed or the phone or laptop goes to sleep, the alarm may not sound, which could delay your trip to the surfing spots. Leave the page active, keep the device awake and connect it to power if needed; a separate phone alarm is sensible when departure time cannot shift.

Because the day still has plenty ahead after a dawn session, decide your return time before leaving home. Allow a buffer for packing the board, rinsing off, traffic building on the run back towards the city and whatever comes next that morning. Setting a second reminder for the time you need to leave the beach can stop a relaxed surf from squeezing breakfast, work or another commitment later that day.

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.