How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 4:38 pm leaves you just enough time to get your bearings before heading out for afternoon tea at a hotel. Set the alarm for the moment you need to start getting ready, rather than the booking time itself. With 5:00 pm approaching, allow for dressing, checking the hotel address and making the journey without turning the first cup into a rush.
While you prepare for afternoon tea, this alarm can remain open behind the page you are currently viewing. A background browser tab will generally keep the set time, although some phones may limit browser activity when another app takes over. Do not rely on it as your only tea reminder: if the browser is no longer running or the phone or computer falls asleep, no alarm will sound. Keep the browser active and the volume audible until 4:38 pm has passed.
Stepping outside after a late-afternoon sleep can feel different from the air indoors, especially on a humid British afternoon. Before leaving for the hotel, check whether the air feels close or a shower has made pavements damp. A light layer that is easy to carry suits the changeable stretch towards early evening, while a few minutes near an open window can help you judge what will be comfortable for the walk.
Common questions
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.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 4:38 pm?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
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.
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