Set the alarm clock for 6:26 am

 

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

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Going to bed for a 6:26 am alarm

  • Asleep by 9:11 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 10:41 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 12:11 am — 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.

6:26 am across the country

Sydney6:26 am
Brisbane6:26 am
Adelaide5:56 am
Perth4:26 am
Darwin5:56 am

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

Online alarm clock for 6:26 am

Finish packing the school bag and head out when the 6:26 am alarm sounds. With the school bus stop ten minutes away, this is the point to put on shoes, grab a water bottle and leave without squeezing in another job. There is still time before 7:00 am, but that spare time belongs on the walk and at the stop, not inside the house.

A school bus reminder can be missed if the browser is no longer running or the phone has gone to sleep before 6:26 am. Keep the alarm page active, prevent the screen from locking, and set the volume high enough to carry over a kettle, radio or morning conversation. A quick sound check now helps reveal whether background noise will cover the signal; placing the phone nearby on a hard surface can also make it easier to hear.

Before stepping onto a dim hallway or footpath, use the screen only long enough to confirm the time and silence the alarm. Lower its brightness beforehand so the sudden glow at 6:26 am is less harsh in early light, then let your eyes adjust to the surroundings. Keeping a porch or hall light on can make keys, straps and the route to the bus stop easier to see.

Common questions

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.

Can I change the alarm sound?

Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.

What happens once the alarm goes off?

It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.