Set the alarm clock for 7:14 am

 

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

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Going to bed for a 7:14 am alarm

  • Asleep by 9:59 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 11:29 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 12:59 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.

7:14 am across the country

Sydney7:14 am
Brisbane7:14 am
Adelaide6:44 am
Perth5:14 am
Darwin6:44 am

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

Online alarm clock for 7:14 am

While you wait for the ranger patrol to begin, keep an eye on the clock and use the 7:14 am alarm as the signal to head out. It gives you a clear moment to stop checking the time, collect your field gear and start the site round well before 8:00 am.

Because the patrol depends on a timely departure, leave this alarm page open and keep your phone or computer awake with the sound turned up. If you close the browser or allow the phone to sleep, the alarm may not sound, leaving the ranger patrol without its 7:14 am cue. Check the volume now, then keep the screen connected to power if the battery is running low.

Before heading onto the site in the early morning, a light snack and some water are practical while you are still waiting. Something easy to finish, such as toast, fruit or yoghurt, will not hold up the patrol when the alarm sounds. Save a larger breakfast and a hot drink that needs time to prepare for after the first round, or pack them securely for the scheduled break.

Common questions

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.

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.