Set the alarm clock for 5:14 am

Leave this tab open — the alarm only rings while the tab stays open.

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You can also try the other alarm clocks

Alarm clock for 5:12 am Alarm clock for 5:13 am Alarm clock for 5:15 am Alarm clock for 5:16 am

Going to bed for a 5:14 am alarm

Asleep by 7:59 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 9:29 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 10:59 pm — 4 full sleep cycles, about 6 hours

A sleep cycle runs about 90 minutes, and most people take around 15 minutes to drop off. Waking at the end of a cycle feels easier than waking in the middle of one.

5:14 am across the country

London	5:14 am
Birmingham	5:14 am
Manchester	5:14 am
Glasgow	5:14 am
Belfast	5:14 am

Times are worked out live in your browser, so daylight saving is already accounted for.

How to use the online alarm clock

While you are getting ahead of the morning and arranging to warm the changing room before the school match, set the alarm for 5:14 am. That gives you a clear cue to start the heating early enough for players arriving later, while still leaving time to check the room before 6:00 am.

Because the changing room needs attention before anyone turns up, test the alarm sound now rather than discovering a problem at 5:14 am. Set a temporary alarm for the next minute, keep the volume audible, and confirm that you recognise the signal. A browser alarm cannot alert you after the browser has been closed or the computer has gone to sleep, which could leave the changing room cold when the team arrives.

Before leaving for the school, check the route and allow for the actual journey at this early hour. British roads may be quieter before dawn, but overnight roadworks, frost or a longer rural stretch can still affect the drive. Work backwards from the time the heating must begin, then leave a small margin for parking, unlocking the building and reaching the changing room without rushing.

Common questions

What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 5:14 am?

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.

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.