Set the alarm clock for 8:55 am

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

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Going to bed for a 8:55 am alarm

Asleep by 11:40 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 1:10 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 2:40 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.

8:55 am across the country

Sydney	8:55 am
Brisbane	8:55 am
Adelaide	8:25 am
Perth	6:55 am
Darwin	8:25 am

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

Online alarm clock for 8:55 am

While you watch the clock for 8:55 am, check that the children have their uniforms on and their school bags ready, then locate each sunhat before the last-minute scramble. The alarm marks the moment to stop checking and start moving towards the door. With 9:00 am close behind, those few minutes can cover shoes, drink bottles and one final uniform check.

For a calm departure, choose a gentle alarm tone if everyone is nearly ready; use a more insistent sound when uniforms and sunhats are still scattered around the house. Set the volume so it can be heard from the bedrooms or kitchen without startling the whole household. Keep the browser running and the screen awake: otherwise the alarm may not sound, leaving the children waiting for their school departure cue.

School traffic can build quickly around 8:55 am, especially near crossings, drop-off zones and suburban main roads. Allow for the actual drive or walk, not just the usual travel estimate, and include time to park or reach the gate. If the route passes a busy school entrance, leaving a small buffer before 9:00 am can make the final stretch less rushed.

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.