How to use the online alarm clock
While you watch the clock for your museum cloakroom shift, set the alarm for 1:02 pm so the appointed moment does not slip past. With 2:00 pm still ahead, there is time to gather your pass, keys and anything needed before leaving, without repeatedly checking the minute display.
Your cloakroom start depends on an audible warning, so check the phone’s silent setting and media volume before relying on the alarm. A quick test alert can confirm that the browser has permission to make a sound. A closed alarm page or a sleeping phone means no alert for your museum cloakroom shift, so keep the page open and the phone awake until 1:02 pm.
Leaving for a shift around midday can feel different from the cooler morning, particularly on a damp British day. Check the outdoor humidity and allow a moment for fresh air before setting off; a light, breathable layer may be more comfortable than a heavy coat. If the air feels close, carry water and avoid rushing the walk to the museum.
Common questions
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
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