Online alarm clock for 5:31 pm
While you’re getting the backyard ready for a barbecue with the neighbours, set the 5:31 pm alarm before your hands are busy carrying chairs, checking the gas bottle or putting drinks on ice. It gives you a clear cue to switch from preparation to cooking, with 6:00 pm still ahead for the first guests to wander over.
Because barbecue preparation can take you away from the screen, leave the browser running where the alarm remains active and keep the phone or computer awake until it sounds. If the phone falls asleep or the browser is closed beforehand, the alarm may stay silent and the barbecue timing could slip without you noticing. Set the volume high enough to hear from the yard, then test that sound is coming through the speaker you expect.
Once the neighbours head home, an early evening reminder can also protect the sleep you want later tonight. At 5:31 pm, decide which jobs genuinely need finishing after the barbecue and which can wait until morning; rinsing the hotplate may be sensible, while a full backyard tidy-up can stretch the evening. Put a separate finish time on cleanup so the afternoon gathering does not quietly take over the hours you had left to wind down.
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.
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