Set the alarm clock for 5:50 am

 

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

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Going to bed for a 5:50 am alarm

  • Asleep by 8:35 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 10:05 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 11:35 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.

5:50 am across the country

Sydney5:50 am
Brisbane5:50 am
Adelaide5:20 am
Perth3:50 am
Darwin5:20 am

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

Online alarm clock for 5:50 am

With the greasing finished and the machinery ready to start, 5:50 am is the point to pack up and head towards the field. An alarm now marks the final check before leaving, while 6:00 am remains a clear reference for getting underway without turning the shed routine into a rushed departure.

For this job, the alarm is useful only while the browser remains active and able to play sound. The machinery alarm will not sound after this page is closed or if the phone or computer goes to sleep. Keeping the page open, leaving the sound audible and connecting the phone to power gives the alert a fair chance to be heard while boots, keys and other gear are collected.

Moving through the house before sunrise can carry noise farther than expected, especially when doors, floorboards and kitchen cupboards break the quiet. Preparing work clothes and the field bag the night before reduces the amount of searching at 5:50 am. A lower alarm volume placed close by can also signal departure without waking everyone else in the house.

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.