Set the alarm clock for 9:59 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 9:59 am alarm

Asleep by 12:44 am — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 2:14 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 3:44 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.

9:59 am across the country

Sydney	9:59 am
Brisbane	9:59 am
Adelaide	9:29 am
Perth	7:59 am
Darwin	9:29 am

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

Online alarm clock for 9:59 am

You’re wrapping up what you’re doing and heading out to collect your child from an early activity. An alarm set for 9:59 am gives you a clear cue to grab your keys, bag and anything they will need afterwards. It falls just before 10:00 am, so the time is easy to recognise at a glance while you leave.

Because this alarm marks the moment you need to depart, keep the browser running while you finish up. If you close it, or your phone goes to sleep, the child pickup alert may not sound and you could leave later than planned. Check that the volume is audible before putting the phone in your pocket, and avoid relying on a muted handset. The screen can remain nearby while you gather your things.

Once your child is with you, allow a small buffer before the next commitment on the same day. Late-morning traffic around a school, sports centre or community venue can make the return trip less predictable, and finding them may take a few extra minutes. Note the next fixed time before leaving at 9:59 am, then work backwards for travel, parking and a brief handover without squeezing the rest of the morning.

Common questions

What happens once the alarm goes off?

It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.

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.