Set the alarm clock for 8:34 pm

 

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

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8:34 pm across the country

Sydney8:34 pm
Brisbane8:34 pm
Adelaide8:04 pm
Perth6:34 pm
Darwin8:04 pm

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

Online alarm clock for 8:34 pm

As you finish packing and get ready to leave, set the 8:34 pm alarm for your final tide check before night fishing from the pier. That gives you a clear cue to confirm the conditions, gather your rod and tackle, and head off without repeatedly watching the clock. If your preparations run longer, 9:00 pm is the next round hour and a useful point for reassessing whether your planned departure still works.

Your tide check needs an alarm tone that suits the surroundings at 8:34 pm. A softer sound may be enough while you are packing in a quiet room, whereas a more persistent tone can help if running water, a television or gear being moved might cover the first alert. Test the volume briefly and leave this page active. If the page is closed or your phone falls asleep, the alarm cannot sound, which could leave your tide check until after you meant to depart for the pier.

Leaving for a night-fishing trip in the evening means allowing for the road as well as the time shown on the clock. Check the expected journey before settling on 8:34 pm, including the walk from the car park with your equipment. Add a small buffer for unfamiliar turns, finding a safe parking spot and carrying gear to the pier, then choose a departure that gets you there without rushing.

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.