Set the alarm clock for 9:16 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 9:14 am Alarm clock for 9:15 am Alarm clock for 9:17 am Alarm clock for 9:18 am

Going to bed for a 9:16 am alarm

Asleep by 12:01 am — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 1:31 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 3:01 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.

9:16 am across the country

Sydney	9:16 am
Brisbane	9:16 am
Adelaide	8:46 am
Perth	7:16 am
Darwin	8:46 am

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

Online alarm clock for 9:16 am

As you finish what you are doing and head out for the school P&C meeting, an alarm set for 9:16 am gives you a clear point to stop and leave. The meeting may not begin on the round hour, but 10:00 am is a useful checkpoint for judging whether you still have travel time or need to move promptly.

While you gather your notes and keys for the P&C meeting, choose a signal you can hear above conversation, music or household activity. Set the volume deliberately and play a brief test, since a quiet tone can disappear into background noise even when the alarm works as intended. If the browser tab is closed or your device goes to sleep, the alarm cannot sound, leaving you without the reminder for the P&C meeting.

Leaving at 9:16 am can put you between bright outdoor morning light and a dimmer room or car interior. You can open curtains or switch on a nearby light before the alarm is due, then place your notes where they remain easy to see. That small preparation reduces the chance of overlooking something while your eyes adjust and you are trying to get through the door.

Common questions

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.

Can I set more than one alarm at a time?

This page is built around a single alarm at a time. For multiple alarms, open a separate tab for each one and set a different time in each, keeping every tab open until it's rung.

Why use a browser alarm instead of my phone's built-in one?

Mainly for reliability against silent mode, do-not-disturb, or a phone left charging out of earshot. It's a useful backup or a desk-based alternative, though it depends on this tab staying open rather than running in the background of your phone.