Set the alarm clock for 6:26 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

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Going to bed for a 6:26 am alarm

Asleep by 9:11 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 10:41 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 12:11 am — 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.

6:26 am across the country

London	6:26 am
Birmingham	6:26 am
Manchester	6:26 am
Glasgow	6:26 am
Belfast	6:26 am

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

How to use the online alarm clock

Before handing the morning bin run to someone else, set the alarm for 6:26 am and confirm which wheelie bins need taking to the kerb. That gives the other person a clear handover point while there is still time to check the collection schedule and move everything outside before 7:00 am.

For this handover, check the phone’s sound setting as soon as the alarm is set. Silent mode may leave the alert visible but inaudible, so choose an audible alarm volume and test it briefly if waking another person is not a concern. A browser alarm also stops being dependable if its page is no longer active or the phone goes to sleep; the consequence could be missed bins and a collection delayed until the next scheduled round. Keep the alarm page running and the phone powered nearby until 6:26 am.

With an early bin collection ahead, a glass of water or a quick cup of tea fits easily before the handover. Leave a cooked breakfast until the containers are outside, especially if preparing it might mask the alarm or occupy the person meant to take them out. A small ready-to-eat snack is easier if someone needs something beforehand, and mugs should stay away from the phone so the alert remains within sight and hearing.

Common questions

What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 6:26 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.