Set the alarm clock for 7:16 pm

 

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7:16 pm across the country

Sydney7:16 pm
Brisbane7:16 pm
Adelaide6:46 pm
Perth5:16 pm
Darwin6:46 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 7:16 pm

Pause your evening farm round at 7:16 pm, even if you are halfway between the sheds and still have gates to check. An alarm at this exact time gives you a clear point to leave the job, head back to the house or switch to the next chore before 8:00 pm. It suits a routine that cannot simply stop when the sun drops and the paddocks begin to darken.

Your farm round may put you well beyond hearing distance when the alarm starts, so check whether your phone is on silent before setting it. Raise the alarm volume and choose a noticeable sound if the tool offers that option. Keep the browser running and prevent the phone from sleeping: otherwise, the farm alarm may never alert you to break away from the round. A separate watch or clock is a sensible backup when you will be working far from the ute.

As the round moves towards 7:16 pm, listen for how machinery, birds and nearby road traffic fade or shift across the property. A loud alert that worked near the sheds may be unnecessary beside quiet stock, while a soft tone can disappear under a pump or tractor. Put the phone in an outer pocket rather than a toolbox, and use vibration as an extra cue if surrounding noise is likely to change before you finish.

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.