Set the alarm clock for 6:59 am

 

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

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Going to bed for a 6:59 am alarm

  • Asleep by 9:44 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 11:14 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 12:44 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.

6:59 am across the country

Sydney6:59 am
Brisbane6:59 am
Adelaide6:29 am
Perth4:59 am
Darwin6:29 am

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

Online alarm clock for 6:59 am

You’re just waking at 6:59 am, with the bread run still waiting rather than underway. Setting the alarm for this exact minute gives you a clear cue to get out of bed, check the first delivery notes and be ready as 7:00 am arrives. That single minute is enough to switch from waking up to starting the route without pretending the morning has already begun.

Because the bread deliveries depend on this alert, leave the browser open after setting it and confirm that the alarm screen remains visible. Closing the browser ends the alarm, so it will not sound later to keep the bread run moving. Also keep the computer or phone awake and the volume high enough to hear above a fan or traffic outside. A quick sound check before settling down avoids relying on an alert that has been muted.

Before heading out on an early Australian run, place a cold drink near your keys and let the vehicle’s air conditioning run briefly while you check the first stop. The air may still feel mild around 7:00 am, but a cab can warm quickly once sunlight reaches it. Keeping bread out of direct sun during unloading also makes each stop less rushed.

Common questions

Is this alarm accurate across daylight saving time?

It uses your device's local clock, so as long as your computer's time and date settings are correct, it'll adjust automatically when daylight saving time starts or ends.

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.