How to use the online alarm clock
Handing the remaining work to a colleague gives you a clear moment to prepare for your evening course at college. Set the alarm for 11:36 pm so the changeover does not drift into a long conversation or another task. With 12:00 am approaching, the signal can mark the point when you need to collect your bag, check your keys and leave.
Because the college course depends on a timely handover, keep the alarm page visible and confirm that your sound is loud enough before turning your attention elsewhere. Closing the browser ends the alarm session, while a phone or laptop that falls asleep may stay silent; either outcome could make you late for the college course. Leave the page running, keep the device awake and use a separate phone alarm if you cannot rely on those conditions until 11:36 pm.
Once your colleague has taken over, compare the journey with the remaining travel options rather than assuming a late departure will be quicker. Roads may be quieter at 11:36 pm, but overnight works, reduced bus services or a missed connection can add time. Check the final bus or train, allow a few minutes for the walk from the stop, and choose a departure point that gets you to college without rushing as midnight nears.
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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