Set the alarm clock for 6:08 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 6:06 am Alarm clock for 6:07 am Alarm clock for 6:09 am Alarm clock for 6:10 am

Going to bed for a 6:08 am alarm

Asleep by 8:53 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 10:23 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 11:53 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.

6:08 am across the country

Sydney	6:08 am
Brisbane	6:08 am
Adelaide	5:38 am
Perth	4:08 am
Darwin	5:38 am

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

Online alarm clock for 6:08 am

As you hand the trailer departure to the next driver at 6:08 am, the alarm marks the moment they need to take over and get moving before the heat builds. That leaves a useful stretch before 7:00 am for a final coupling check, securing the load and confirming the planned route on quieter Australian roads.

A handover works more smoothly when the alarm sound has already been tested, so the incoming driver knows exactly what they are listening for. A brief trial beforehand can confirm that the volume is high enough to be heard around the vehicle and morning activity. The trailer departure still needs a separate backup alarm: if this browser page is closed or the phone goes to sleep, its signal will not sound when needed.

Before taking the wheel this early, the next driver can have a simple breakfast that is easy to finish without delaying departure, such as toast, fruit or yoghurt, along with water. A large cooked meal is more practical to leave until after the trailer is parked at a planned stop. Coffee can fit the handover, but keeping water within reach suits a drive that begins before the day warms up.

Common questions

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.

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.