How to use the online alarm clock
Waiting to collect your takeaway after the pub kitchen closes makes every glance at the clock feel significant. Set the alarm for 11:24 pm so you can leave at the agreed moment without hovering by the door too early. With 12:00 am approaching, the alert also keeps a late evening collection from slipping into the next day.
Your takeaway depends on the browser remaining active until the alarm sounds. If the page is closed or the phone or computer falls asleep first, the alert may not play, leaving the food uncollected. Keep this page open, prevent the device from sleeping, and leave the sound at a level you will notice. A plugged-in phone on a stable surface is more dependable than one tucked into a pocket with its screen locked.
Leaving for the pub at 11:24 pm can disturb people who have already settled down for the night. Put keys, shoes and a coat near the exit beforehand, then use a quiet alarm tone that is audible to you without carrying through the house. Close doors gently and avoid switching on landing lights if a smaller hallway light gives you enough visibility to get outside safely.
Common questions
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
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.
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