Set the alarm clock for 5:20 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

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Going to bed for a 5:20 am alarm

Asleep by 8:05 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 9:35 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 11:05 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.

5:20 am across the country

Sydney	5:20 am
Brisbane	5:20 am
Adelaide	4:50 am
Perth	3:20 am
Darwin	4:50 am

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

Online alarm clock for 5:20 am

You’re finishing the last bread deliveries at 5:20 am, checking the empty trays and getting ready to leave the final loading bay. Set the alarm for this time if it marks the end of your run rather than another stop. With 6:00 am still ahead, there is room to finish the paperwork, return the crates and head off without letting the shift drift into the next hour.

A bread run can end beside sleeping homes, a busy bakery entrance or a noisy depot, so match the alarm tone to where you expect to be. A gentle sound may suit a quiet street, while a persistent tone is easier to notice over a refrigerated van or rattling trolleys. Keep the browser active and the phone awake: if either is shut down, the alarm may stay silent and delay your bread-run finish. Set the volume before the final drop.

Once the empty crates are secured, use the early start to protect a small buffer before the next job that day. Allow part of the 40 minutes before 6:00 am for traffic near markets, a quick fuel stop or a handover at the bakery. Packing keys, docket book and personal gear together before the alarm sounds also makes leaving simpler.

Common questions

Can I use this on my phone instead of a laptop?

Yes, it works in a mobile browser the same way, but phones are more likely to lock the screen or sleep, which can stop the alarm from ringing. A laptop or desktop tends to be more reliable for this.

Can I set more than one alarm at a time?

This page is built around a single alarm at a time. For multiple alarms, open a separate tab for each one and set a different time in each, keeping every tab open until it's rung.

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.