How to use the online alarm clock
While preparing early to meet the Belfast ferry in Liverpool, set the alarm for 12:28 am before sorting your route, keys and parking details. That leaves a clear checkpoint before 1:00 am, so you can finish getting ready without repeatedly watching the clock. Keep the expected arrival information nearby in case the crossing runs late.
A ferry collection planned during the night needs an alarm that remains active while you wait. Check that the sound is audible, leave this browser page open and keep the phone or computer awake until 12:28 am. If the page is closed or the device falls asleep, the browser alarm cannot sound, which could leave the ferry arriving without you at the meeting point. A separate phone alarm is sensible when missing the pickup would disrupt someone else’s journey.
Before heading towards Liverpool’s ferry terminal at this hour, choose something light if you need a snack, such as toast or a banana, rather than preparing a heavy meal just before leaving. Water is practical for the drive and the wait, while a large hot drink may be better saved until after the passenger has been collected. Put any travel mug where it cannot spill while you handle keys or luggage.
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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