Online alarm clock for 6:01 pm
Before your peak-hour checkout shift begins, set the alarm for 6:01 pm while there is still time to check the roster, fill your water bottle and get settled. It gives you a clear cue before the rush carries you towards 7:00 pm, when queues can build quickly at an Australian supermarket.
A quiet moment before the shift is useful for testing the signal rather than discovering later that the volume was too low. Set a short trial alarm, listen for the sound and confirm that it is distinct from ordinary phone notifications. Your checkout shift needs a separate backup alarm, because this browser alarm cannot sound after its page has been closed or the phone has gone to sleep. Leave the alarm running and keep the volume at a level you will notice over nearby conversations.
As the checkout area grows busier late in the afternoon, changing light can make the screen harder to read. Before 6:01 pm, move away from direct western sun or adjust the screen brightness so the alarm controls remain visible without glare. If overhead lighting reflects off the display, angle the phone slightly and place it somewhere stable, clear of the scanner and customers’ groceries.
Common questions
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.
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.
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