Set the alarm clock for 9:23 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 9:21 am Alarm clock for 9:22 am Alarm clock for 9:24 am Alarm clock for 9:25 am

Going to bed for a 9:23 am alarm

Asleep by 12:08 am — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 1:38 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 3:08 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.

9:23 am across the country

Sydney	9:23 am
Brisbane	9:23 am
Adelaide	8:53 am
Perth	7:23 am
Darwin	8:53 am

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

Online alarm clock for 9:23 am

While you wait for the morning ward round, set the alarm for 9:23 am and keep an eye on the remaining time without repeatedly checking the clock. It gives you a clear cue to put down notes, gather what you need and be ready at the appointed moment. With 10:00 am still ahead, the alert also leaves some room for anything that must be handled after the round begins.

Because this alarm runs in the browser, leave the page open while you are waiting and keep your phone, tablet or computer awake with the sound audible. If you close the browser, the 9:23 am alarm will not sound for the morning ward round, and it cannot alert you while the device is asleep. A quick glance at the visible countdown can confirm that the timer is still running before you turn your attention back to your notes.

After an early start for a morning ward round, the sleep left behind can make small preparations easier to overlook. Before 9:23 am, place your notes, pen and water together, then use the final few minutes for a quiet review rather than beginning another task. That simple boundary keeps the alarm tied to one purpose and reduces the chance of carrying unfinished morning details into the next part of the day.

Common questions

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.

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.