Set the alarm clock for 8:29 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

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Going to bed for a 8:29 am alarm

Asleep by 11:14 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 12:44 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 2:14 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.

8:29 am across the country

Sydney	8:29 am
Brisbane	8:29 am
Adelaide	7:59 am
Perth	6:29 am
Darwin	7:59 am

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

Online alarm clock for 8:29 am

Getting ready at 8:29 am gives you time to check the ute, pack what you need and confirm the route before leaving for a site a 90-minute drive out of town. Set the alarm for the point when preparation must stop and departure begins. With 9:00 am approaching, those 31 minutes can cover a final fuel check, loading gear and allowing for early traffic.

A quiet alarm routed to headphones could leave your departure cue unheard while you are packing equipment or moving between rooms. Check the audio output after setting the time, then run a brief test if the headphones were recently connected. Choose a volume that is clear without being harsh. Because this browser alarm works only while the page remains active and the phone stays awake, relying on it alone could delay your departure for the site; add a phone alarm when the drive cannot wait.

Before a long early drive, use the preparation window for something simple to eat and a drink you can finish without rushing. Water and a familiar breakfast are easier to manage while checking gear than an open cup in the ute. If you prefer coffee, have it before departure or carry it in a sealed travel mug. Leave a larger meal until a planned stop, so packing and leaving at the alarm stay straightforward.

Common questions

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.

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.