Set the alarm clock for 8:18 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 8:16 am Alarm clock for 8:17 am Alarm clock for 8:19 am Alarm clock for 8:20 am

Going to bed for a 8:18 am alarm

Asleep by 11:03 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 12:33 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 2:03 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.

8:18 am across the country

Sydney	8:18 am
Brisbane	8:18 am
Adelaide	7:48 am
Perth	6:18 am
Darwin	7:48 am

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

How to use the online alarm clock

If the school run is tight, an alarm at 8:18 am buys you the minutes you actually need to get everyone dressed, fed, and out the door. Set the time, choose a tone that won't get ignored, and this page will ring at 8:18 am through your speakers for as long as you let it.

Using it is simple: pick a ringtone from the list, press Start, and leave this tab open in your browser. The alarm runs entirely on this page, so closing the browser will stop it from going off. Come back a minute early if you're not sure you trust it yet.

Unlike a phone alarm, this one won't ring if you close the tab, put the computer to sleep, or shut the lid, so it suits a desk, a kitchen bench, or anywhere the device stays powered on and awake. It's free to use and doesn't need an account, but it's not built for unattended overnight use. On a 24-hour clock 8:18 am is written 08:18, and spoken aloud it's eighteen minutes past eight in the morning. Written the Australian way that's 8.18 am, and typed in a hurry it's often 8:18am. Set an alarm for 8:18 am, set the alarm to 8:18 am, set my alarm for 8:18 am — all of it lands on this page and does the same thing.

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.