Set the alarm clock for 8:27 pm

 

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

The alarm goes off in: ::
 
 

8:27 pm across the country

Sydney8:27 pm
Brisbane8:27 pm
Adelaide7:57 pm
Perth6:27 pm
Darwin7:57 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 8:27 pm

Midway through a busy restaurant shift, an 8:27 pm alarm gives you a clear cue to step away from the pass, tables or cleanup for the task waiting next. It can mark a handover, a scheduled break or the moment to prepare for closing duties before 9:00 pm, without relying on a quick glance at the clock.

Against kitchen clatter, conversation and music, the alarm may be harder to notice than it would be in a quiet room. The selected volume should be tested before service, with the phone kept close enough for the signal to cut through the background noise without disturbing diners. It cannot sound after its browser session ends or while the phone is asleep, so a restaurant shift could continue past the intended cue unless another alarm is arranged.

Finishing work around this part of the evening can make the trip home less predictable, especially where traffic, tram connections or a late bus affect the route. A small travel buffer helps if the shift runs beyond 8:27 pm, while checking the expected journey earlier can show whether a missed connection will add a long wait. Keeping keys, a transport card and anything needed for the trip together also makes leaving after handover quicker.

Common questions

Is there a cost to use this?

No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.

Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?

No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.

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.